Grilled Mahi Mahi with Vegetables in Foil
This grilled mahi mahi in foil is an easy dinner with little clean up. Sealing the fish and vegetables in foil creates a meal with incredible flavor.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 505kcal
Ingredients
- 2 mahi mahi fillets about 6-ounces each
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice divided
- 2 ½ teaspoons Cajun Seasoning see notes to make your own
- ½ medium zucchini cut into 1-inch slices
- 2-4 red potatoes quartered
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ yellow or sweet onion cut into 8 wedges
- ½ head of small broccoli cut into small florets
- Garnish: Slice of lemon and sprig of mint or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Spray 2 large pieces of heavy-duty foil.
- Par-cook quartered potatoes by placing on a microwave-safe dish and cooking on high for 4 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, par-cooked potatoes, red bell pepper, onion, and broccoli.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil, 1-½ teaspoon lemon juice and 1-¼ teaspoons cajun seasoning over all. Toss to coat.
- Season fish with remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Rub in remaining cajun seasoning.
- Divide vegetable mixture between the two pieces of prepared foil.
- Place one fillet amidst vegetables on each piece of foil.
- Fold over foil making secure packets.
- Place on grill for 15 minutes.
- Remove from grill, open carefully as a lot of steam will be released and place on dinner plates. Garnish with slice of lemon and/or sprig of mint.
Notes
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
¾ teaspoon paprika, regular or smoked
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon coriander (optional)
¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)
Mix all of the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
¾ teaspoon paprika, regular or smoked
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon coriander (optional)
¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)
Mix all of the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 2452mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3530IU | Vitamin C: 206mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 6mg
