Mahi Mahi
Sogoodus namedtwiceeius
10
kilograms

average weight

Lives in warmer waters around the equator

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Not fished in Canada

4
months

sustainable age

History

So good they named it twice, Mahi Mahi is a rainbow-coloured fish that lives in warmer waters far south of Canadian borders. Its name is Hawaiian and means “very strong” - a fitting title for this fast-growing, acrobatic fish. Mahi Mahi is also known as dolphinfish despite the fact that it has absolutely no relation to dolphins. When caught, its naturally bright colours light up and change quickly as a result of excitement, making for quite a show.

Best sustainable option

Mahi Mahi caught in Hawaii or the Atlantic US using handlines or poles.

In Season

janfebmaraprmayjunjulaugsepoctnovdec

Landed

1,311 tonnes

brought onshore in the United States in 2014.

Did you know?

In Hawai’ian, mahi mahi means “very strong”

Taste/Texture

Firm meat

What to look for

Fresh or frozen filets with light pink meat and a distinctive red bloodline.

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How to cook

Grilled Mahi Mahi w charred orange beurre blanc and citrus slaw

Fish loves the sweet and bright essence of citrus fruit. Here, lime slowly releases its juice into meaty Mahi Mahi giving it a burst of fresh flavour.

General cooking tips

Mahi mahi can be grilled, fried, baked, steamed or sautéed.

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Meet Chef Spencer Watts

Chef Spencer Watts says cooking is the great love of his life. His father and grandfather were both cod fishermen, so a love of fishing and being on the water runs in his blood. Growing up on the lower mainland of British Columbia, Spencer was inspired by the vast array of fresh local ingredients available.

Spencer is a graduate of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. He quickly progressed through the ranks at The Westin Grand and C restaurant, while training with some of the best local talent in the culinary scene. In 2007 he opened his very own restaurant, ‘Spence on the Coast,’ in Sechelt. Later he started his own local cable cooking show called “Coast Cooking with Spence.”

Spencer is presently enjoying life in Vancouver while working on his cookbook and promoting sustainable seafood.

History

So good they named it twice, Mahi Mahi is a rainbow-coloured fish that lives in warmer waters far south of Canadian borders. Its name is Hawaiian and means “very strong” - a fitting title for this fast-growing, acrobatic fish. Mahi Mahi is also known as dolphinfish despite the fact that it has absolutely no relation to dolphins. When caught, its naturally bright colours light up and change quickly as a result of excitement, making for quite a show.

Best sustainable option

Mahi Mahi caught in Hawaii or the Atlantic US using handlines or poles.

In Season

janfebmaraprmayjunjulaugsepoctnovdec

Landed

1,311 tonnes

brought onshore in the United States in 2014.

Did you know?

In Hawai’ian, mahi mahi means “very strong”

Taste/Texture

Firm meat

What to look for

Fresh or frozen filets with light pink meat and a distinctive red bloodline.