Mahi-Mahi with Kiwi-Avocado Salsa and Coconut Rice
- 1 (6-ounce) mahi mahi fillet (or substitute halibut)
- Kosher or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup coconut water
- 1/3 cup jasmine or other long-grain white rice
- 1 kiwi, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 scallion, white and green parts, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 fresh jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Leaves from 3 or 4 sprigs cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon honey, or more to taste (optional)
- Pat dry the mahi mahi with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a small skillet or saucepan fitted with a lid, combine the coconut water, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat until the liquid is barely bubbling.
- Place the mahi mahi fillet on top of the rice, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until all the coconut water is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice and fish stand, covered, for another 5 minutes.
- While the rice and fish are cooking, make the salsa.
- In a small bowl, stir together the kiwi, avocado, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Taste and add a touch of salt if necessary and a drizzle of honey if its too tart.
- Transfer the rice and fish to a plate, top with the salsa, and eat.
mahi fillet, kosher, freshly ground black pepper, coconut water, jasmine, kiwi, avocado, scallion, jalapeno chile, lime, cilantro, honey
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mahi-mahi-with-kiwi-avocado-salsa-and-coconut-rice-382530 (may not work)