Mahi mahi is a type of tuna. This has improved its popularity in many parts of the world. It's a shame because it lessens their credibility on legitimate, serious issues. Most connoisseurs agree that the best way to enjoy the fish is fresh from the ocean, though this is often impossible in non-coastal regions. My understanding is that it's available year round. Besides it is not even legal to hunt a marine mammal, much less possess any part of one in the U.S. @David G: Look up dolphin and you will see that dolphins are mammals, *not* fish. Mahi mahi is low on mercury, maybe because mahi mahi is relatively short lived so mercury does not have a chance to accumulate. Mahi-Mahi, also known as Dorado or Dolphinfish are typically fished between April and October on the West Coast and April thru August on the East Coast. Both males and females have a somewhat flattened and squared-off head, though the males do tend to have larger foreheads and more protruding eyes than their female counterparts. Their scales are usually a combination of gold, blue, and green that reflect sunlight in shallow waters and can be quite striking. Though it is not even close to being related to Dolphins, this fish has many similarities to flavor and texture to the ever-popular tuna and swordfish, yet it contains its own unique qualities that make it ever so popular. The mahi-mahi (/ ˈ m ɑː h iː ˈ m ɑː h iː /) or common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. Tip #1: Be mindful of the weight of the catch. Both porpoise and dolphin are in the class Mammalia, though different families, smarty pants!
Catches typically are 7 to 13 kg (15 to 29 lb) and a meter in length. I know that oily fish are better baked and fish that lack oil are better fried. The mistake that most people make, and apparently even the wiseGEEK, is that the porpoise is a dolphin.There are so many different ways mahi mahi can be prepared. This is not a mistake. Spawning can occur at body lengths of 20 cm (7.9 in).
It can be baked, poached, sauteed, fried, and i am sure there are others. Always be mindful of the weight of the catch. They love warm water so areas in Mexican waters, fathoms 43, 181, 182, San Clemente and Catalina Islands are very popular. Grilling is one of the most popular ways to prepare this fish, but broiling, baking, and even frying can be done with great success. Bottom feeders are fish or other animals that eat organic debris and waste, so tune fish are not considered bottom feeders. I've never had mahi mahi before so I have no idea which would be best. I was hooked on Mahi Mahi after a visit to Hawaii. Fishing laws in the U.S. and most of Europe prohibit operations that endanger dolphins, but these practices are not always respected around the world. Many major commercial vendors will “flash freeze” the fish once they are caught, which makes them much easier to transport over longer distances.
Clear answers for common questions In most cases, dolphin fish, dorado, and mahi-mahi are the same type of fish species. Two species of dolphin fish may be marketed as mahi mahi: common dolphin fish and pompano dolphin. Mahi-mahi, or “mahimahi” as it is more traditionally written, is a type of saltwater fish commonly found in warm coastal waters around the world. Tile fish is very good too. So I suggest keeping things simple. Tuna are large, carnivorous fish. They spawn in warm ocean currents throughout much of the year, and their young are commonly found in rafts of Males and females are sexually mature in their first year, usually by the age of 4–5 months. Try to get your facts straight before posting. Mahi-mahi have compressed bodies and a single long-based dorsal fin extending from the head almost to the tail.Mahi-mahi can live for up to five years, although they seldom exceed four. Mahimahi have been called the dolphin fish!