Poaching is a lovely method for preparing fish because it leaves the flesh so light, moist and pliable yet not a bit oily; this Oil Poached Fish & Avocado Salsa will make you a proselyte surely. Even notoriously dry after cooking varieties such as swordfish, salmon and tuna will be rejuvenated after an avocado oil bath. Depending on what type of fish you choose, this dish is an Omega 3 mega-meal. I like packing in this particular fatty acid because it helps elevate our moods and staves off depression.
Avocado Oil Poached Fish
- 2 large pieces Wild Caught Ahi Tuna or Mahi Mahi
- 2 1/2-3 Cups Organic Avocado Oil (you can also use Olive Oil or Toasted Sesame Oil or a combination of all three)
- 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 11/2 Tablespoons Organic Tamari Sauce
- 1 sliced Clove Garlic
- 1 chopped Green Onion
- 1 Tablespoon chopped Italian Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Organic Ginger Root
- 1 teaspoon Organic Turmeric Root
- 1 teaspoon Organic Lime Juice
- 1 Dash Shichimi Togarashi
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 small Cucumber
- 1/2 Tomato
- 1/4 Red Onion
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place thawed fish into a baking dish. Add oil ensuring that the fish is completely submerged under the oil. Add all additional ingredients except the avocado, cucumber, tomato and onion. Cook fish for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately remove the fish from the oil bath. Chop the remaining vegetables, salt to taste and serve on top of fish. Oil Poached Fish & Avocado Salsa serves 2 to 4 people and goes well with Cilantro Quinoa.
Mahi mahi is my absolute favorite fish. I loved that you added togarashi to this recipe. I love using it in my dishes and think it’s too underrated.
Thanks for the compliment and reminder Marta, I need to replenish my togarahi too!
This is my ideal recipe, I love simple yet flavored packed meals that include a tasty Mahi Mahi. I also needed to replenish my avocado oil so thanks for the providing the ingredient list.
So glad you liked it Dee!
I enjoyed how clean and simple the flavors of this dish were. Anytime I can eat Mahi Mahi AND avocado it’s a for sure win! Thank you for this recipe!
I totally agree Marcus – thank you!
This recipe was delicious. It was flavorful but so simple and I really appreciate recipes like this. Thank you!
It’s perfect for busy mothers. I’m so glad you enjoyed it Britney!
Ii used this recipe to poach my mahi mahi. I added a bit of toasted sesame oil too. It turned out delicious! The flavors were great, especially with the avocado!
Never thought to pair mahi mahi with avocado so this came as a nice surprise! The flavor combination is out of this world! All the ingredients worked so well together, I can’t wait to make this again!
So glad you enjoyed it Kate!
I live for Mahi Mahi!!! This recipe really made the fish shine!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it Kaluhi!
Preparing fish this way is a game changer for me. I never thought to cook it this way and now I’m going to need organic avocado oil by the GALLON! So good.
Thanks Jessica!
I had never poached fish in any kind of way before so I appreciate your instructions. Will be making it again soon!
This dish was super delicious. The combination of mahi mahi and avocado was spot on. Plus it was super healthy.