Cornbread-Crusted Mahi-Mahi and Honey-BBQ Aioli

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:37:12 GMT

Step 1

- If using fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry - Preheat oven to 425 degrees - Prepare a baking sheet with foil and cooking spray

Step 2

Roast the Sweet Potatoes and Corn: - Cut sweet potato into 1/2" wedges. - Peel husk off corn and halve. - Place sweet potato wedges on one side of prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, seasoning rub, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasoning into potatoes and spread into a single layer on their side. - Place corn on empty side and top with 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roll corn to cover evenly. - Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender, 18-22 minutes. - While vegetables roast, prepare remaining ingredients.

Step 3

Prepare Ingredient and Make Honey BBQ Aioli: - Coarsley crush butter crackers. - In a mixing bowl, combine smoky BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, and half the honey. Taste, and add more honey if desired. Set aside. - Measure out 2 Tbsp. corn muffin mix and place on a plate. (Reserve remaining corn muffin mix for batter.) - Halve mahi-mahi and pat dry. Place mahi-mahi on corn muffin mix, flipping to lightly coat. Shake off excess.

Step 4

Heat Oil and Make Batter: - Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add canola oil and let heat, 5 minutes. - While oil heats, combine remaining corn muffin mix and 1/4 cup water until a thin batter forms, like a pancake batter. - If too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. - Stir in crackers until completely incorporated.

Step 5

Batter and Fry the Fish: - Line a plate with a paper towel. - Test oil temperature by adding a pinch of batter to it. It should sizzle gently. If it browns immediately, turn heat down and let oil cool. If it doesn't brown, increase heat. - Working in batches if necessary, dip mahi-mahi in batter, covering completely, then immediately and carefully place in hot oil. Cook until golden brown and mahi-mahi reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side. - Remove fish to towel-lined plate.

Step 6

Finish the Dish: - Plate dish topping mahi-mahi with honey-BBQ aioli.

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