Seared Mahi-Mahi with Salad

When Your Words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, 

for I bear Your name, LORD God Almighty. Jeremiah 15:16 

Food for the Palate

Ingredients:

2-6 oz fillets of Mahi-Mahi

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

3 gloves of garlic, minced

Your favorite salad combo

chopped walnuts

1/8 cup chopped, dried apple chips

2 Tbsp of feta cheese, crumbled for topping

Salad Dressing Ingredients:

2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 Tbsp honey

2 cloves of garlic, minced

6 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

 

 

Instructions:

Prepare your salad dressing ahead by combining all ingredients and shaking well. Set aside.

Prepare the Mahi fillets. Lay on cutting board and pat dry on both sides. Add just a pinch of salt on both sides. Mix your seasonings all together, including the minced garlic. Drizzle olive oil over your fish and then rub the seasonings on both sides of the fillets. 

On your stove top place a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once your pan is hot add your Tbsp of olive oil. Place the mahi-mahi in the hot pan and sear on both sides. Do not move your fish around in the pan. Allow the flesh to sear by keeping it in one position per side. Sear for about 3-4 minutes per side. No longer. Remove from heat immediately. 

Prepare your salad in a bowl by adding all of  your ingredients and then tossing with salad dressing. You will probably have enough dressing to save some for another day. Top with feta cheese and lay your Mahi on top of your delicious prepared salad greens. This recipe is so easy, quick and Tasty to the Palate!

Food for the Soul

The word Mahi-Mahi comes from Hawaii, and it refers to “strong and robust.” The Mahi-Mahi flourishes in moderate waters and is mostly consumed in Japan and Hawaii. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Tahiti and Gulf of Mexico.

Mahi-Mahi is a plump fish that is good for grilling, searing, baking and marinating. And when it comes to how it tastes, Mahi-Mahi has a milder flavor and if you have tasted Halibut, or Cod, you’re pretty close to tasting something similar. It gives off a well-balanced and distinct sweet taste It is easy to cook and doesn’t require much time. So you can either choose to broil, grill, sear or bake it.

Mahi-Mahi is truly a delicious, mild fish that has an excellent source of nutrients. I really encourage you to try this sweet, delicate tasting fish and see for yourself. The secret to truly enjoying the taste of this healthy white fish is to not overcook it!

Food is fundamental for sustaining life. Without the right nourishment, the human body becomes weak and cannot function correctly. We need to take care of our bodies through eating right and consuming basic nutrients, so we not only live but flourish in good health. The same principle applies to our spiritual life. A proper diet of spiritual food is needed so Christians do not become weak and tired, but rather continue to grow spiritually in their relationship with God. Regular nourishment for the soul is vital for the Christian life, just as physical food is for the body.

The Prophet Jeremiah knew that eating spiritual food was essential for his relationship with God to continue to grow and flourish when he said; “When Your Words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear Your name, LORD God Almighty.” Jeremiah 15:16 The Bible’s use of food metaphors reveals the importance of feasting on God’s Word and making it a part of us. Scripture is not something merely to study or read but to be ‘eaten’ by God’s people. 

When we read the Word of God we need to pause and ‘chew on it’ a while, meditating and reflecting on the meaning and purpose of what we’ve read. I make it a point to ask the Holy Spirit to decern for me what He would have me learn and apply from the Scriptures that I study. I wouldn’t dare try to interpret them on my own. Only the Holy Spirit can reveal God’s Truth to me. Without a doubt, left up to my own interpretation, I would find a way to manipulate God’s Holy Word for my own benefit and that could be as stinky and unwanted as a smelling fish, trust me!

God’s Holy Word is the most precious, tangible gift we have been given. What a blessing it is to know that we have His promises, love, desires, hopes, concerns, purposes and plans for our lives, right at our fingertips. From His pages to our hearts, His Word is more than a ‘book of instructions’. It is His love letter to each one of us. Like the prophet Jeremiah, I want to say with all my heart: “When Your Words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear Your name, LORD God Almighty.” Go ahead, feast on the sweet, powerful spiritual food of God’s Holy Word. You will be delighted! 

Satisfying to the Soul!