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Grilled Mahi Mahi with Lemon and Caper Dressing Recipe

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Grilled Mahi Mahi with Lemon and Caper Dressing Recipe (+)

Directions

Cut off the ends of each lemon, then cut each lemon in half.
Lightly brush or spray the cut sides of the lemons with oil.
Grill the lemons over direct high heat until nicely browned, 4-5 minutes turning once.
Remove from the grill and allow to cool.
Squeeze the lemons through a sieve into a small bowl.
Use the back side of a spoon to push the juices through the sieve.
You will have approximately 1-2 tablespoons of juice.
Add the capers and whisk in 3 tablespoons of oil to form a dressing.
Whisk in the green onion, salt and pepper.
Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
Sprinkle lemon pepper over each and then the dill.
Place skin side down on the grill over medium heat.
Close the cover and grill until the fish flakes when pierced with a fork, approximatley 8-10 minutes.
Don't flip the fillets unless you are using skinless fillets.
Remove from grill, whisk the dressing once more, then serve over each fillet.

*Note: This recipe can also be used with halibut or tilapia fillets.

Container: small mixing bowl, grill

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serving Description: 1 fillet

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		2 lemons
-		4 tablespoons olive oil
-		1 tablespoon capers - drained
-		1 tablespoon green onion - finely chopped
		salt and pepper to taste
-		4 mahi mahi fillets
-		4 tablespoons olive oil
-		2 teaspoons lemon pepper
-		2 teaspoons dried dill or 1 tablespoons of fresh chopped dill

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