Seafood · The Cooking Guide

Mahi-Mahi

Firm, lean tropical fish with sweet, mild flavor. Also known as dolphinfish (not related to dolphins). Can be cooked medium-rare to well done.

Methods

How to cook mahi-mahi

Grilling

Grilling Mahi-Mahi

Cook Time
10min
Portion Weight
0.4 lb / 6 oz / 170 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
Medium-High
400-450°F / 204-232°C
Internal Temperature
130-150°F / 55-65°C
Medium Rare to Well Done

Pan-Searing

Pan-Searing Mahi-Mahi

Cook Time
10min
Portion Weight
0.4 lb / 6 oz / 170 g
Per adult serving
Pan Temperature
Medium-High
300-350°F / 150-175°C
Internal Temperature
130-150°F / 55-65°C
Medium Rare to Well Done

Baking

Baking Mahi-Mahi

Cook Time
15min
Portion Weight
0.4 lb / 6 oz / 170 g
Per adult serving
Oven Temperature
400°F / 205°C
Internal Temperature
130-150°F / 55-65°C
Medium Rare to Well Done

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Medium Rare130°F / 55°CSlightly translucent center, firm texture
Medium140°F / 60°CMostly opaque with slight pink center
Well Done150°F / 65°COpaque throughout, flakes easily

Safety

Cooking mahi-mahi safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your mahi-mahi is safely cooked.