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Colombian Coastal Tamarind Glazed Mahi Mahi With Coconut Avocado Hogao

Name: Colombian Coastal Tamarind Glazed Mahi Mahi With Coconut Avocado Hogao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 4 piece mahi mahi fillets, 6 oz each; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1.5 tbsp panela or dark brown sugar; 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 2 whole plum tomatoes, finely diced; 3 stems scallions, finely chopped; 1 whole avocado, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lime juice

Pan-seared mahi mahi fillets coated in a sweet-tart tamarind glaze, served over a rich coconut milk and fresh avocado sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

tamarind glazing

Brushing fruit paste reductions onto fish before searing to develop a tangy, caramelized crust during high-heat cooking.

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together tamarind paste, panela sugar, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of warm water in a bowl until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté scallions and diced tomatoes for 4 minutes.

Step 3: Pour coconut milk and remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice into the skillet, simmering gently for 3 minutes.

Step 4: Remove coconut mixture from heat, gently fold in diced avocado, season with a pinch of salt, and keep warm.

Step 5: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6: Pat mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels and brush generously on all sides with the tamarind glaze.

Step 7: Sear fish fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until caramelized on the outside and cooked through.

Step 8: Spoon warm coconut avocado hogao onto plates and top each portion with a glazed mahi mahi fillet.

Cooking tips

Keep heat at medium-high when searing so tamarind glaze caramelizes without scorching.
Add avocado off heat right before serving to maintain its bright color and creamy texture.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Colombian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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