Mahi Mahi

Mahi Mahi is a brightly colored pelagic fish harvested from tropical waters worldwide. Known for its lean flesh, mild flavor, and firm texture, it’s popular in both foodservice and retail.

Scientific Name
Coryphaena hippurus
regional nicknames
Dorado, Dolphinfish

Product Details

product format

Frozen and Raw

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Pieces, Portions, Skin-on Fillets

Size

Pieces: 1-3 oz and 2-4 oz IVP (10 x 2 lbs)
Portions: 4, 6, 8 oz IVP (1 x 10 lbs)
Fillets (natural and CO available): 1-3, 3-5, 5-7, 7-up lbs IVP (1 x 50 lbs)

country of origin

Vietnam, Indonesia, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala

catch method

Wild-caught in FAO 57, 71, 77, and 87 with handline and longline vessels

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Species highlights

Wild-Caught Quality

Harvested by handline and longline vessels across FAO areas 57, 71, 77, and 87, ensuring premium wild-caught authenticity.

Exceptional Flavor & Texture

Mild, lean, and slightly sweet with a firm texture that holds up beautifully when grilled, sautéed, or used in tacos.

Consistent & Kitchen-Ready

Single-frozen product with uniform sizing and precise trimming for maximum yield and ease of preparation.

Flexible Processing Options

Available with or without CO treatment to meet specific customer preferences and presentation needs.

Responsible Sourcing

Responsibly sourced in fisheries that are active in FIPs
Mahi quickly reaches reproductive age and can withstand fishing pressure
Part of SFP roundtable for Mahi

Traceability

Fully traceable to vessel

Delicious Details

Learn what makes this species a mouth-watering seafood staple.

Ideal Cooking Techniques

Grilled

Roasted

Pan-Seared

Broiled

Tacos

Flavor Notes

Mild, slightly sweet, lean

Texture

Firm, moist, flake holds well

Culinary uses
across cuisines

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Cuisine Type
American
Source
Two Purple Figs

Grilled mahi mahi with a bright citrus-herb marinade, charred to juicy perfection.

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Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Cuisine Type
Tex-Mex
Source
Flavorful Life

Blackened mahi mahi tacos with spicy seasoned fish, tangy slaw, creamy sauce, and lime in warm tortillas.

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Mahi Mahi with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Cuisine Type
American
Source
The Forked Spoon

Pan-seared mahi mahi with a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce and fresh herbs.

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