Seared Mahi Mahi with Sesame Mustard Green and Carrot Stir Fry

Light, easy and delicious! A great way to use any garden produce for a perfect meal on a hot day! Even better having this as a one pan meal for a weeknight!

All about those herbs! One of my favorite parts of summer cooking, hands down, is the easy access to fresh herbs. While there are great substitutes in the winter months, the availability of so many herbs in large quantities really changes the way I cook. Specifically with basil. Often, I have this earmarked in my mind for my Italian dishes-pesto, bruschetta, pasta, etc. And yes, hard to beat that, but using the large leaves in sautés and stir fry dishes brings a great fresh break from the ginger and sesame oil that is so refreshing!

Casting your leading role. When it comes to choosing fish, many people may become confused with the distinction between varieties. While I agree that there are similarities in a lot of types of fish, there are clear differences in, say, salmon as opposed to tilapia. Without becoming overwhelmed with all of the technicalities than can definitely factor in here, there are two main differences I base my choices from 1) density, and 2) flavor. With some dishes, you want a strong fish to hold its own structure, and balance any hearty sides you pair with it, different from a thin filet that you may use in soup or a taco. When it comes to flavor, maybe I should rephrase that to say ‘or lack there of’. Some fish will bring very prominent taste, like a salmon, with others will take on anything you cook with, like cod. The biggest reason to choose one or the other would be where your dish centers. In this case, using lots of flavor in the vegetables, I wanted a fish that could match the hearty vegetables in structure, but take on their gorgeous seasonings, not compete. Many choices will work well here, just be deliberate and build up their unique features!

Have some carrots or mustard greens in your fridge to play with? Try out some of these other great ideas!

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Seared Mahi Mahi with Sesame Mustard Green and Carrot Stir Fry

Hannah

Light, easy and delicious! A great way to use any garden produce for a perfect meal on a hot day! Even better keeping this as a one pan meal!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Chinese, French, Mediterranean, Thai

Servings 2

Equipment

• Skillet or wok
• Kitchen knife

Ingredients

  

• 2 filets Mahi Mahi or any hearty white fish
• 4 medium Carrots
• 6 spears Asparagus
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 3/4 tsp Fresh Ginger
• 3 bunches Mustard Greens
• 1 large Green Onion/Scallion save the top inch for garnish
• 6 leaves Fresh Basil
• Cilantro
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce or Aminos
• Salt and Pepper
• Cilantro (optional for garnish)

Instructions

 

• Slice carrots, asparagus and green onion in long, quartered pieces (about 3 inches long).
• In skillet, heat a bit of sesame oil and add minced garlic. Sautee slightly.
• Add veggies to skillet, with a dash of olive oil if needed, seasoning with salt and pepper.
• When veggies are tender and garlic fragrant, add chopped ginger and toss with soy sauce/aminos.
• Move the stir fry to side of the pan, add a bit of oil, and lay mahi mahi down, seasoning with salt and pepper.
• As fish cooks, trim ends of mustard greens and add to stir fry, adding another dash of sesame oil, salt and pepper, and carefully stirring together.
• Flip fish and when it is cooked through, add fresh basil leaves to the stir fry, stirring to cook until just wilted.
• Serve over cauliflower rice or your favorite grain, and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onion. Enjoy!

Keyword Carrot Greens, Cauliflower Rice, Keto, Low-carb, Mahi-Mahi, Mustard Greens, One Pan, Sesame