Donna's Grilled Mahi Mahi with Gingered Banana-Mango Chutney and Hash Brown Potato Salad

Happy New Year to All!  How did 2014 fly by so fast?  We are kicking off 2015 with focus on appreciating each day with an "attitude of gratitude".  After today's shelling expedition on a barrier island near Marco Island, we stopped at a local seafood market and purchased the fresh mahi-mahi which is the centerpiece of our dinner menu.  Once grilled and topped with a spicy and fruity chutney, the fish was accompanied by my Hash Brown Potato Salad which has become a fast favorite recipe by friends and family.  I hope you enjoy this menu as well!  Best, Donna:

Donna's Grilled Mahi Mahi with Gingered Banana-Mango Chutney

Ingredients:

1-1/2 pounds mahi mahi fillet with bottom skin

Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup mango chutney (homemade or store brand)

2 Tablespoons slivered almonds

1 banana, sliced lengthwise into quarters, then into rounds

1-1/2 teaspoons grated ginger root

Ground allspice to taste

Lemon wedges

Method:

Prepare fish by drizzling with olive oil on all sides and sprinkling with salt and pepper; set aside and bring to room temperature.  Mix together remaining ingredients (except lemon) for chutney in small bowl and refrigerate.

Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.  Grill fillet about 15 – 20 minutes until fish is white and flaky.

Remove from heat, top with chutney, and serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Donna's Hash Brown Potato Salad

Ingredients:

One 20 ounce package Simply Potatoes brand hash browns, O’Brien or southwestern style

1/2 cup Italian dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise +1 teaspoon raw sugar (or 1/2 cup salad dressing)

1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 Tablespoon whole seed mustard

2 Tablespoons bacon bits

One half medium sweet onion or 3 green onions, chopped

3 celery ribs, chopped

Method:

Microwave hash browns in covered casserole for 5 minutes.  Immediately add dressing while potatoes are still warm and mix well.  Add remaining ingredients in order given.  Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Serves 6.

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