The
mahi-mahi (Cotyphaena hippurus), also known
as dolphin or dorado, is one of the most beautiful
fish in the sea; brilliantly colored with an iridescent
bluish green and gold body, and golden yellow fins
and tail. The mahi-mahi should not be confused with
the mammal called dolphin. One distinguishing characteristic
between mature males and females, the male has a
very rounded head profile and the female`s head
slopes down to the mouth.
Mahi-Mahi is an excellent food fish, and the large
flaked, sweetly moist meat (and roe of the female)
has exquisite flavor. The skinned meat can be prepared
in virtually any cooking method: broiling, baking,
frying, smoking, grilling, steaming or poaching.
Be careful to avoid overcooking. When grilling,
the skin should be left intact to prevent the delicate
texture of the meat from falling through the grill.
Keep refrigerated at 32-38 degrees F and use within
two days or store in freezer at 0 degrees F for
four months. Thaw frozen mahi-mahi in the refrigerator
or under cold running water.
Approximate nutritional values for 4 ounces (114
grams) of raw, edible portion: calories--100; calories
from fat--10; total fat--1 gram; saturated fat--0
gram; cholesterol--80 milligrams; sodium--100 milligrams;
total carbohydrate--0 gram; protein--22 grams; calcium--0%
DV*; iron--6% DV.
*DV means Daily Value. |
