Mahi Mahi Cuitlacoche Recipe
mahi mahi topped with corn truffle sauce
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Ingredients
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Mahi Mahi
Corn Truffle Sauce
Garnish
Method
Directions
- 1
Season mahi mahi
Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with lime juice, then season with sea salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Prep sauce base
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced shallots and garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- 3
Add corn and cuitlacoche
Stir in corn kernels and cuitlacoche; cook for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- 4
Finish sauce
Deglaze with white wine and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in heavy cream and chicken stock; simmer until sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper; add truffle oil if using.
- 5
- 6
Plate and garnish
Spoon sauce onto plates, place mahi on top, and spoon additional sauce around. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
