Fish on a Plank

The delicate flavors of the fish are richly enhanced by the sweet tang of the wood planks. The mango salsa gives it a spicy flair. Just about any fish will work--I have used tilapia and it turns out well. This is great served with rice pilaf.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 6 (5 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
• 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning
• 1 cedar plank
• 1 cup bottled teriyaki sauce
• ½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the mangos, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro and jalapeno pepper. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and lime juice. Stir together then cover and refrigerate until serving to blend the flavors.

Step 2

Soak the plank in water for at least 2 hours, longer if possible. Place the mahi mahi fillets in a shallow dish and coat with teriyaki sauce. Cover, and marinate for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using charcoal, arrange and light coals under one half of the grill. Sprinkle lemon juice over the fish fillets and season with chipotle seasoning, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce. Place the fillets on the plank.

Step 4

Place the plank on the grill over direct heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Move the plank with the fish over to indirect heat (the cooler part of the grill), cover and cook for 10 more minutes or until fish can be flaked with a fork. Top fillets with mango salsa and serve hot.