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Crisp Mahi-Mahi with Bacon Brussels and Risotto

The smoky flavor from the brussels and bacon is delicious with the creamy risotto and crisp, spicy mahi-mahi. Total perfection.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: hawaiian
Servings: 4 adult entrees
Calories: 1178kcal

Ingredients

Risotto

  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound Arborio rice
  • 7-8 c chicken broth
  • 2 c parmesan cheese freshly grated

Brussels

  • 4 c brussels sprouts sliced
  • 5 strips bacon diced
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Mahi-Mahi

  • 2 filets mahi-mahi each sliced in half
  • ½ c flour
  • ½ c cornmeal
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • ½ Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ Tablespoon cayenne
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Begin risotto by sautéing garlic and onion in olive oil and butter over medium heat in medium-sized pot.
  • Add in rice, stir occasionally and let toast 5 minutes. Slowly stir in broth 1 c at a time, not adding next cup until all of broth is absorbed. You've added enough broth when rice is creamy and al-dente, or still has a little bit of bite.
  • Line jelly-roll pan with parchment paper. Add brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, and salt and pepper to pan, mix well, and roast about 20 minutes or until crispy.
  • Heat olive oil in fish pan over medium heat. Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. When oil is hot, dredge mahi-mahi pieces in flour and cornmeal mixture, covering all sides. Gently lay in pan, it should immediately begin to sizzle.
  • Check after about 5 minutes to see if filets release easily and are crisp on the bottom. Flip when ready, repeat on all sides.
  • When ready to serve, mix parmesan into risotto, stir well. Ladle into bowl, top with crispy brussels sprouts, mahi-mahi, garnish with chives, cayenne, and freshly-ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 1178kcal | Carbohydrates: 132g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 3200mg | Potassium: 1355mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1515IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 692mg | Iron: 10mg