English Harbour Garlic-Lime Grilled Mahi-Mahi – Authentic Antigua and Barbuda Recipe

Ingredients for English Harbour Garlic-Lime Grilled Mahi-Mahi (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) mahi-mahi fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups fried ripe plantains, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup tomato-cucumber slaw
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh lime juice
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Antigua and Barbuda seasoning (garlic, thyme, parsley)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together fresh lime juice, garlic, thyme, parsley, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Antigua and Barbuda marinade.
2. Coat mahi-mahi fillets and fried ripe plantains thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear mahi-mahi fillets and fried ripe plantains for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with tomato-cucumber slaw, and serve immediately.