#13 Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi and Pasta del Dia

Let's just say this has been one of my favorite recipes so far this year. It required some creativity for the quickly thrown-together pasta and some ticklers for the tastebuds with the fish. It even was worth the opening of a bottle of wine to accompany the meal, so get your forks ready and seriously consider this mouth-watering meal.

Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi (courtesy of allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 (6 oz) mahi mahi fillets

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. If the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. Cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. Fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.

3. Pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze. Spoon glaze over fish (and over pasta if you like) and serve immediately.

Pasta del Dia

(quickly invented in the kitchen and quickly devoured off the plate)

Ingredients:

3 cups uncooked pasta of your choice

6 bacon strips, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

A touch of olive oil

1/4 cup of diced onion

1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms

1 cup of milk

1/2 cup of butter, cubed

1/2 cup of grated cheese of choice

1 avocado, diced

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crips. Remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute garlic until tender. Add a little olive oil and saute mushrooms and onions. Add the milk and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in the cheese and bacon; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Top with fresh, diced avocadoes.

Grab that glass of wine, say cheers and Buen Provecho!