MAIN DISH

GRILLED MAHI-MAHI WITH COCOA-CHILI RUB

This recipe calls for fillets of mahi-mahi, but it can be easily adapted for shrimp, salmon steaks or fillets, chicken breasts or kebabs, beef brisket or pork chops. Adjust the grilling time accordingly.

• 1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder

• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cocoa powder

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder

•  ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

• Grated zest of half an orange (about 1 ½ teaspoons)

• 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt

• 1 ½ teaspoons black peppercorns

• 4 mahi-mahi filets (about 6 ounces each and 1 inch thick)

• Canola oil

Prepare a grill for direct grilling and heat to high.

In a spice mill or blender, combine the brown sugar, chili powder, cocoa, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, orange zest, salt and pepper. Grind to form a coarse powder.

Lightly brush both sides of the mahi-mahi with the oil. Sprinkle on the rub and lightly press the blend into the fish. Grill over direct high heat until the fish is opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Makes 4 servings.

Source: Adapted from Jim Tarantino, author of Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures & Glazes, by the Associated Press.

Per serving: 225 calories (9 percent from fat), 3 g fat (1 g saturated, 0 g monounsaturated), 160 mg cholesterol, 42 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 1,087 mg sodium.

Join the discussion

Note: If this is your first time using our NEW commenting system, you will have to LOG OUT and then LOG BACK IN.

The Miami Herald is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, experiences and observations about what's in the news. Some of the comments may be reprinted elsewhere in the site or in the newspaper. We encourage lively, open debate on the issues of the day, and ask that you refrain from profanity, hate speech, personal comments and remarks that are off point. In order to post comments, you must be a registered user of MiamiHerald.com. Your username will show along with the comments you post. Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts.

     Showing: Oldest first Newest first Most-recommended first Least-recommended first

@Nyx.AuthorDisplayName@ wrote on @Nyx.PostedAtTime@:

@Nyx.CommentBody@

@Nyx.Recommender@ @Nyx.AbuseReporter@