Pan-seared mahi mahi with spinach and mushroom orzo
7
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 10 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 40 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Streamline this dish by making the orzo in advance - just reheat when ready to use.


Ingredients
All-purpose flour
2 tbsp(s)
Kosher salt
1¼ tsp(s), Divided
Black pepper
⅜ tsp(s), Divided
Uncooked Mahi mahi fillet
1½ pound(s), Four 6 oz fillets
Chicken broth
2 cup(s)
Uncooked orzo
1 cup(s)
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp(s)
Shallots
1 large, Minced
Cremini mushrooms
8 oz, Sliced
Baby spinach
4 cup(s)
Grape tomatoes
1 cup(s), Halved
Garlic clove
1 clove(s), large, Minced
Lemon zest
¼ tsp(s), Finely grated
Cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Fresh basil
1 cup(s), Young leaves (plus extra for garnish)
Fresh parsley
½ cup(s)
Minced garlic
⅛ tsp(s)
Fresh lemon juice
1 tsp(s)
Water
3 tbsp(s), Warm
Kosher salt
⅛ tsp(s)
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 tbsp(s)
Instructions
1
Combine flour, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge fish in flour mixture; let fish rest in dish.
2
To make orzo, combine broth and orzo in a medium saucepan; set over high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until al dente, 10-11 minutes. Drain; place in a bowl and cover to keep warm.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot, mushrooms, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms begin to brown, 7-10 minutes. Stir in spinach, tomatoes and garlic; cook, stirring, until spinach wilts, 1-3 minutes.
4
Add mushroom mixture and lemon zest to orzo; remove to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.
5
Wipe out skillet; coat with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add fish to skillet; cook, flipping once, until browned and cooked through to 145°F degrees, about 7-8 minutes per side.
6
Meanwhile, to make herb sauce, puree 1 c basil , 1/2 c parsley, 1/8 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp lemon juice, 3 Tbsp water and 1/8 tsp salt in a blender or small processor.
7
Serve fish drizzled with herb sauce, and orzo garnished with cheese and basil.
8
Serving size: 1 mahi mahi steak, 1 ½ Tbsp herb sauce and 1 c orzo mixture
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