Honey-Lemon Glazed Mahi Mahi

Who doesn’t love a fresh piece of Mahimahi? The other day, my better half Johan, took me to a beautiful lunch on the beach. We enjoyed fresh fish tacos, they were so delicious we just had to have fish again for dinner! We stopped at Whole Foods and picked up some fresh Mahimahi. On they way home we came up with this delicious and light recipe for a honey-lemon glaze/marinade. It tasted perfect! The char of the grill caramelized the honey and took away any overpowering sweetness, and of course you always need some fresh lemon on a nice piece of fish.

I love this high-protein fish so much because it is a clean, white fish with a hearty texture and “not-so-fishy” taste. Mahimahi is packed with B-complex vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and various minerals essential to thyroid function, immune system strength and bone, nerve and muscle function. Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids contributes to lower rates of atherosclerosis, and reduced triglyceride and blood pressure levels (American Heart Association).

Try this satisfying and healthy recipe:

Ingredients:

2-4 Mahi Mahi filets

Salt & pepper to taste

(Honey-Lemon Glaze):

1/4 cup honey (I prefer locally cultivated)

Juice from 1 fresh lemon

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1.) Preheat a propane or charcoal grill prior to cooking.

2.) Coat both sides of the Mahi Mahi fillets with salt & pepper, set aside in a large bowl/container.

3.) In a medium sized container combine honey, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Wisk for about 30 seconds. The honey should be well blended with the rest of the ingredients.

4.) Pour the glaze/marinade over top of the seasoned Mahi Mahi fillets, cover and place in the refrigerator for 60 minutes.

5.) Grill Mahi Mahi fillets for at least 3-4 minutes on each side (depending on the size of your fillets). Be sure that your fish is thoroughly cooked before eating.

*I have only tried this recipe on the grill, you may have just as good results baking or sauteing the fish. 

Need ideas for a side dish? I threw sliced zucchini and squash on a sheet of tin foil and drizzled coconut oil over top. I added sea salt and black pepper to taste. Wrapped the tin foil so the vegetables would steam and threw the packet on the grill with the fish! You could do this with any veggies you choose. I am going to try balsamic asparagus next. 🙂

Created by: Loryn Huff

Certified Personal Trainer, Champion Figure Competitor, NEW Mom and Owner of Femme FIT Company, Ft. Lauderdale.

EggNog Bread

On the night of the fifth day of “The Twelve Days of Christmas Recipes” I whipped up a new recipe for “Healthy EggNog Bread”! I have been just dying to bring you a healthy “eggnog” dessert. It’s pretty tough to do because traditional eggnog is so high in fat and sugar. Low and behold, I stumbled across a healthier version of the delicious beverage at Whole Foods, Plantation. It never fails, whenever you are looking for a healthy alternative just drive to your nearest Whole Foods!

Rice Dream EggNog flavor is my secret weapon in this recipe! Along with some vanilla extract and ground nutmeg of course. I have one more recipe for eggnog that I want to do for you but that’ll have to wait a few more days. 🙂

Back to the secret ingredient, Rice Dream Eggnog. It is lactose free, cholesterol free, gluten free, low in sodium and 100% vegetarian. In 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of Rice Dream, there are only 160 calories, 2 grams of fat and absolutely no cholesterol. In a traditional cup (8 fluid ounces) of eggnog you get a whopping 343 calories, 19 grams of fat and 150 mg of cholesterol.

Now, I will say, that while I am all for healthy alternatives to sweet treats, if eggnog is your favorite thing in the world, enjoy a glass! Yes, it’s a lot of calories but if you enjoy a glass once or twice during the Holidays, at least you won’t feel deprived. I think it is important to not get overly obsessed with calorie counting and dieting. It is my goal to help you enjoy delicious treats and meals while still getting the taste of your favorite flavors!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup Oat flour
1/2 cup Stevia in the Raw
1/4 cup whole ground flax seed
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 cup Rice Dream Rice Nog
2 egg whites
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.) In a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients, oat flour, stevia, ground flax seed, baking powder, baking soda and ground nutmeg. Stir until blended.

2.) In a small mixing bowl combine all the wet ingredients, applesauce, Greek yogurt, Rice Nog, coconut oil, egg whites and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are blended.

3.) Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir well until the batter is free of any lumps. Lightly grease a loaf pan and pour the batter in. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

4.) Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is firm. *Be sure to let the bread cool completely before cutting, it needs time to firm up. If you cut it hot it will feel mushy in the center. I had great results chilling the bread in the refrigerator and then serving.

Enjoy your yummy and healthy Eggnog Bread!

Written by: Loryn Huff

Certified Personal Trainer, Champion Figure Competitor, NEW Mom and Owner of Femme FIT Company, Ft. Lauderdale.