Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

Soft subtle music playing in the background while candle and crackling fire lights begin to dance across the dark places of the room. My honey and I relaxing back against some large fluffy pillows with a cottony cream table cloth sprawled across the floor. A perfectly prepared Mahi Mahi on crisp white plates in our laps and golden hues glistening through our bubbly drinks. This was the picture from this year’s Valentine’s candlelight picnic. A few years back I came across an article that suggested some alternatives to the typical Valentines dinner. I just loved the idea of having a romantic picnic at home with my sweetie. One of the benefits is that this is an extremely less expensive way to celebrate since there is no need for a sitter. Of course why wait for a holiday to have a candle and or fire light meal. Go ahead and add a little romance tonight. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. If the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. Cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. Fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
3. Pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. Spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately. Allrecipes