How to grill mahi with skin?

It’s important to understand that the skin of a fish is its primary defense against predators. It’s thick and rubbery and gives the fish a scaly appearance, which, in some species, can reach a thickness of up to 20% of the total body weight. Large fish, like mahi mahi, have thicker skin than other species.

How to grill mahi fish skin on the grill?

You can easily grill fish skin on the grill if you dry it out first. Dry the fish skin by laying it out on a clean, absorbent towel and placing another towel over the top. Let it sit in the refrigerator for about an hour to dry. The skin will become easier to remove once it’s cooled off. When it’s dry, you can season it with salt and spices before grilling it.

How to grill mahi fish skin?

For a tasty and crispy skin on mahi fish, you need to make sure the fish is fully cooked before removing the skin. To do so, you should check the thickness of the fish at the thickest part. There are different varieties of mahi fish, some of them thicker than others. To check if your mahi is fully cooked, insert a metal skewer or a knife at the thickest part of the fish. If the metal enters easily, then your fish is fully cooked.

How to grill mahi skin side down?

When grilling mahi, I usually place the fish skin side down because the skin is a little thicker. This will help keep the fish from sticking to the grill grates, and the delicious oils in the skin will create a caramelized exterior. It’s important to oil the fish (or butter it) prior to cooking to help the skin stay on the flesh.

How to grill mahi fish fillet with skin?

Most people enjoy the crispy, salty skin of black mahi. If you are looking to get all the flavor of the fish without the skin, you can either skin the fish yourself before grilling or order it skinless. There are other options, too. You can ask your fishmonger to do it for you or order a whole fish and have your butcher remove the skin.