How to defrost fish fillets?

I prefer to defrost my packaged fish in the refrigerator overnight. However I have occasionally defrosted a sealed package in a bowl of cold water for about an hour, changing the water every 20 minutes, making sure it is cold.

Can you cook fish fillets from frozen?

Wiki states you can cook the fish right from frozen by holding the fillets under cold running water to remove ice crystals. Then patting dry and cook as per the recipe. The cooking time will take an extra few minutes, depending on how thick the fish fillet is.

What to serve with Mahi Mahi?

Since it is a very mild tasting fish, you don't want to overwhelm its flavor with side dishes that are overly strong. We love many different vegetables so that is what we always serve to go along. I like to choose quick cooking, steamed or pan fried so that they are ready when the fish is done. Marinated asparagus , Marinated Broccoli and Blackened Green Beans are delicious choices for a side dish. Or try a healthy salad with creamy garlic dressing. Another option is my Butter lettuce salad .

Air Fryer Mahi Mahi with Tomato Avocado Salsa ⋆ Deb's Daily Dish

Description

Air fryer mahi mahi is a quick and reliable way to cook this firm, mild fish without drying it out. Using a blend of blackening seasoning and Old Bay adds bold flavor, while a fresh avocado tomato salsa keeps everything balanced and fresh. This method works especially well with thawed fillets and takes just minutes to cook.

Ingredients

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Tomato Avocado Salsa
2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, finely minced
1/2 ripe avocado, diced
1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar ( or white wine vinegar)
1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic power
1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Mahi Mahi Fillets

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning *
1 teaspoon Blackened seasoning *
3 Mahi Mahi fillets, approximately 5 oz. each
1 tablespoon melted butter

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Instructions

Salsa

With a mini food processor, chopper or with a sharp knife, mince the tomatoes, pepper and onion.
Stir in the lime juice, vinegar, sugar and seasonings. Add chopped avocado last and squeeze more lime juice over it to prevent browning.
Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Mahi Mahi Fillets

Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Then lower to 375°F before cooking. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
Combine the seasonings in a bowl.
Pat the fillets with a paper towels to dry.
Brush melted butter on both sides of fish. Pat the seasonings onto both sides.
Place mahi mahi in air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes without moving the fish.
Slide a spatula under the fish and flip over and cook for another 4 -5 minutes or until the fillet is flakey and is opaque (not see through).
Serve with lemon slices and tomato relish.

Notes

*If using frozen fish, defrost in refrigerator overnight. Or placed in a sealed bag or container and place in bowl of cold water for about an hour. Change out the water for fresh after 20-30 minutes.

*To sub for Blackened seasoning, use 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika. To sub for Old Bay use 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 onion powder, 1/4 celery salt, 1/4 lemon zest.

* If your fish is larger or thicker, the cook time will increase by a few minutes.

*To reheat leftovers, pan fry for a few minutes over low-medium flame. Or air fryer at 375°F until hot, about 2 minutes. You could also serve the Mahi Mahi cold over a salad.

**The prep time and nutrition does not include the tomato and avocado salsa.