Mahi Mahi in Crazy Water and don’t tell me I prepare all kinds of fish in crazy water, this versatile recipe works well with any type of fish. But if you notice a certain similarity with the names capone and Sicilian caponata, know that there might be some truth to it. The wealthy nobles of the 1800s consumed caponata with various types of fish and shellfish while the common people had to make do with eggplants. The white-colored and delicate-flavored meat of the capone can be compared to more prestigious fish; it is fat-free and contains omega-3, vitamins, and minerals, without heavy metals like mercury and is fished only a few months a year, 2 or 3 at most, and the perfect season is definitely autumn.
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 50 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn
- Energy 334.78 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.66 (g) of which sugars 10.54 (g)
- Proteins 23.06 (g)
- Fat 20.87 (g) of which saturated 5.43 (g)of which unsaturated 4.36 (g)
- Fibers 1.27 (g)
- Sodium 85.53 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 280 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 12.3 oz mahi mahi
- 12.3 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps chopped parsley
- 2 oz dry white wine
- 6.4 oz water
Tools
- Pan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Steps
In the pan, heat the oil with garlic and parsley. As soon as the garlic colors, add the cherry tomatoes and white wine.
Cook for a few minutes.
Add the water, adjust the salt, cover, and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
Meanwhile, open the mahi mahi like a book and gently remove the central spine with a sharp knife.
Place the mahi mahi in the pan with the tomato, let it cook for 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, cover with the lid, and after a few minutes, bring it to the table. Don’t forget the bread for soaking up the sauce.
Here is your mahi mahi in crazy water.
About Mahi Mahi
Have you read Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea? It seems it was the mahi mahi or capone, call it as you prefer, the fish Santiago eats to feed himself while he was hunting the marlin, the sea fish. In early editions of the book, it was mistakenly thought to be the dolphin, while today we know for sure it was indeed the mahi mahi.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What is the fish capone called?
In Italian, the fish capone is called mahi mahi
Where is mahi mahi caught?
Mahi mahi is caught in the Mediterranean Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, in Sicily, Sardinia, and Campania.
