Mahi Mahi with Tomatillo-Avocado Sauce, Black Quinoa and Roasted Asparagus
Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
2-1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove finely chopped garlic
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup black quinoa, uncooked
1 jar (16 oz each) Frontera® Tomatillo Salsa
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 mahi mahi fillets (4 oz each)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 66 mg | 7% |
Carbohydrate | 31 g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% |
Total Fat | 18 g | 28% |
Iron | 4 mg | 22% |
Calories | 403 kcal | 20% |
Sodium | 1158 mg | 48% |
Protein | 29 g | 57% |
Saturated Fat | 3 g | 13% |
Sugars | 2 g | 0 |
Vitamin C | 17 mg | 28% |
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Quinoa: Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until tender. Pour in chicken broth; bring to boil. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, until tender and liquid is absorbed.
Sauce: Combine salsa, avocado, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in food processor; pulse until smooth. Set aside.
Asparagus: Place on baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake 10 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
Mahi Mahi: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat fish dry with paper towel. Season fish on both sides with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin. Cook 5 minutes, turn and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes, until firm (145°F).
Serve fish with about 1/2-cup sauce, quinoa and asparagus.
Leftover sauce makes a great dressing for a salad or grain bowl.
Mahi Mahi with Tomatillo-Avocado Sauce, Black Quinoa and Roasted Asparagus