Serious Eats Dinner Tonight: Mahi Mahi With Cilantro Pesto Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 3g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 3g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
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Serious Eats Dinner Tonight: Mahi Mahi With Cilantro Pesto Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 107 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Sodium: 248mg
Total Carbohydrates: 4g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 52mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 401mg Vitamin A: 118mcg
Vitamin C: 26mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • For the rub:
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the cilantro pesto:
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • For the fish:
  • 2 mahi mahi fillets
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)