Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill
Grilled mahi mahi is paired with a creamy Thai-style coconut sauce brightened by lime juice, garlic, ginger, cilantro, green onions, and fish sauce. The tender fish and fragrant, gently tangy sauce make a quick main dish for a weeknight dinner or a casual meal with rice or vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
- 2
Stir coconut milk, cilantro and green onions, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- 3
Brush mahi mahi fillets with enough sauce to coat; place them in the hot grill pan. Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes per side.
- 4
While the fish is cooking, cook the remaining sauce at a boil until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm until the fish is done.
- 5
Transfer the fish to a serving platter. Drizzle the warm sauce over the fish and garnish with the remaining cilantro and green onions.
- Calories 237.94 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 32.5 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 11.62 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.14 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 3.22 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.78 mg High 40%
- Sodium 402.76 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.86 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 5.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 370.26 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 140.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 30.18 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 1.88 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Thai Coconut Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill is a Thai dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 237.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 237.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill healthy?
- Thai Coconut–Lime Mahi Mahi on the Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 237.94 calories and 32.5 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 402.76 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.22 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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