Culinary Collection
Pesto-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
with green beans and potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Cook Within: 3 days
Difficulty Level: Expert
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Fish (Mahi Mahi), Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
Pesto, it makes everything perfect. Try this perfect pesto-crusted mahi-mahi meal with a side of crispy potatoes and creamy lemony green beans.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
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12 oz. Mahi-Mahi Fillets
- 8 oz. Green Beans
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Lemon
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Basil Pesto
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¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
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⅓ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) MqgEZ43n
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates51g
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Fat25g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1750mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry and season both sides with remaining garlic salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as mahi-mahi in Steps 3 and 4, searing 2-3 minutes per side, then flipping, adding topping, and broiling until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes.
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If using filets mignon, pat dry and season both sides with remaining garlic salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as mahi-mahi in Steps 3 and 4, searing 2-3 minutes per side, then flipping, adding topping, and broiling until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-5 minutes.
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If using salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with remaining garlic salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as mahi-mahi in Steps 3 and 4, searing skin-side up, 3-5 minutes, then flipping, adding topping, and broiling until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Start Potatoes and Prepare Ingredients
Cut potatoes into 1/2"-thick rounds.
Place potatoes on one side of prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.Roast in hot oven until tender, 15-20 minutes.Potatoes will finish cooking in a later step.While potatoes roast, halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Trim ends off green beans, if necessary. -
2 Cook the Green Beans
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Add green beans to hot pan and stir occasionally, 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water, half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for mahi-mahi), and a pinch of pepper. Cover and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
3 Sear Mahi-Mahi and Prepare Toppings
Pat mahi-mahi dry and halve. Season both sides with remaining garlic salt and a pinch of pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add mahi-mahi to hot pan and sear, 2-3 minutes on one side.Remove from burner. Mahi-mahi will finish cooking in a later step.While mahi-mahi sears, in a mixing bowl, combine panko and half the pesto (remaining is yours to use as you please!).Add half the butter (reserve remaining for sauce) to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 15-30 seconds. -
4 Broil the Mahi-Mahi and Potatoes
After 15-20 minutes, carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Turn on broiler.
Top potatoes with cheese.Transfer mahi-mahi to empty half of baking sheet, seared side up. Wipe pan clean and reserve.Top mahi-mahi evenly with melted butter and panko-pesto mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Mahi-mahi and baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.Broil under hot broiler until cheese is melted and mahi-mahi reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes.Fish thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner fillet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner. Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as topping may burn easily under broiler.Remove from broiler. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to sear mahi-mahi to medium heat. Add cream base and 1 tsp. lemon juice to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until thickened, 4-5 minutes.Remove from burner. Add remaining butter and stir until melted and combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping green beans with sauce. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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