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Easy Scallops Alfredo
Butter-Poached Mahi-Mahi
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This recipe is the only “PiP” (that is, in Instant Pot terminology, “pot in pot”) recipe in this book. We found that technique too fussy for a book
about getting dinner on the table straight from the freezer. However, in this
one case, our last recipe, we felt the extra step was warranted because
mahi-mahi is a thicker, meatier fish and takes longer to cook. It’s also
expensive and we wanted to make sure the fish remains moist and delicate.
When the fillets were set right on the cooker’s bottom or even in a rack,
they tended to turn mushy, given the time the pot needs to stay under
pressure to thaw and cook the fish.
Watch the size of the frozen fillets. They must lie flat in a 7-inch
baking dish.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Mix the paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until uniform.
- Pour the water into an Instant Pot. Set the pot’s rack (with the handles up) or a pressure-safe trivet inside the pot. Set a pressure safe
7-inch round baking dish in the cooker. (A springform pan will leak and should not be used.) Stack the fillets in the dish, sprinkling each with an even coating of the spice mixture (about1/2 teaspoon on each). Set the stick of butter on top of the fillets and lock the lid onto the pot. - Option 1 Max Pressure Cooker
Press Pressure cook on Max pressure for 7 minutes with the Keep Warm setting off. - Option 2 All Pressure Cookers
Pressure cook or Manual on High pressure for 8 minutes with the Keep Warm setting off. - Use the quick-release method to bring the pot’s pressure back to normal. Unlatch the lid and open the cooker. Use silicone cooking mitts or thick hot pads to transfer the baking dish to a heat-safe work surface. Use a metal spatula to transfer the fillets one by one to serving plates or a platter. Spoon some (or all) of the buttery “sauce” in the baking dish over the fish.
Recipe Notes
Beyond
• If desired, substitute
• This dish is great over a bed of steamed asparagus (particularly with all that butter sauce).
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It is nice
Tried with tilapia. Tastes fantastic! But did not get done in the time alotted when cooked from frozen. Still frozen in the middle after 8 minutes and still cold in the center after another 5 minutes on high pressure. Finished in the iron skillet and loved the flavor and tenderness.
Followed to a T. Still frozen in the middle after 8 mins on high pressure. And I used half the fish.
Just not accurate
8 minutes was nowhere near enough time. Still uncooked. Put on again for 3 more minutes, still not done. 4 more minutes and thermometer said the fish was done.
Absolutely fantastic!! Great flavor, and one of the easiest dishes to make!! My husband wants it again tomorrow… might experiment with a different fish… I’ll let you know.
The time is way off…please correct this. It took me three times as long.
Frozen after 8 minutes. Had to cook an additional 5 minutes
Did you actually try cooking the fish for 8 minutes and then eating?You say 15 minutes in the outline. Which is it? The butter was not fully melted, and I only used an eighth of what you suggested. Worst outcome yet with Instapot recipe.
Have no idea why people have issues with it not being done I’ve followed it to the tee and even put baby carrots and potatoes on the top of my steamer tray. Turns out perfect each time. For thinner filets I set it to 5 minutes and its done. Also added some spices for more flavor.
Time for frozen fillets is not enough. I cooked for 15 minutes and still frozen. Otherwise very good.
I never comment on recipes but this ones time is WAY OFF. I did 8 minutes….frozen. 8 more minutes….88 degrees in the middle. Not saying it isn’t good.. I haven’t tasted it yet because I have it back in for 4 more minutes!!! Try it but know you will need more time than it calls for in the recipe. Author should correct.
Just tried it. Wish I’d looked at reviews first. Still frozen after 8 minutes. Going to do another 8 and see. If still not done, I’ll finish in the skillet. Maybe Paul (above) didn’t start with frozen fillets. This is the first pot in pot recipe I’ve tried. Not sure I’m a fan.
Agree. 1st 8 minutes still frozen, butter not quite melted. 2nd 8 lminutes, still frozen in the middle. I’m on round 3… switched to steam setting based on a different recipe. What difference does anyone think it makes to turn off warm setting? By the way, my piece of fish was 4oz. It was nicely cooked after the third cycle…. so 24 minutes. Easy recipe that turned into quite a hassle.
Dang the luck that I did not read the comments either, wish I had. 8 minutes and still frozen. Trying a 2nd 8 minutes and may finish off in the air fryer or skillet like others did above.
I agree with all the above. I followed the recipe perfectly. The recipe time is incorrect. Flavor was good, I used the fish for fish tacos. Did an additional 6 minutes and not all were done, only the ones on the top. Next time I will cook for 20-24 minutes.
I did this tonight with thawed mahi mahi filets. I used the seasoning blend then added some Cherry Creek Seafood Seasoning (Savory Spice) which as some dill in it. I have it 8 mins but will try 7 mins next time. Some of the best fish I’ve ever had! Served with pan sauted asparagus in wine. Aso some mashed malango coco. Yum
8 minutes was not enough time. My fish was still frozen. So i put it in for another 8 minutes to finish melting the butter and cooking the fish, but then the fish was over cooked and tough. I’ll go back to thawing and cooking in a pan like normal.
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