Best Grilled Mahi Mahi Recipe

Prepare the ingredients: slice the mahi-mahi, watermelon, onion, jalapeños, and avocados.

Peel and cut the watermelon into chunks, ensuring it's juicy and ripe.

Finely chop the onion, using a technique to avoid crying.

Combine the chopped onion, watermelon, jalapeños, and diced avocados in a bowl.

Zest the lemon and add the zest to the mixture.

Juice the lemon and add the juice to the bowl with the other ingredients.

Drizzle in extra virgin olive oil and mix well to create a relish.

Marinate the relish in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.

Season the mahi-mahi with salt and pepper before grilling.

Preheat the grill and place the mahi-mahi skin-side down.

Add butter on top of the mahi-mahi while grilling.

Cook the fish until done, avoiding overcooking.

Flip the mahi-mahi carefully to ensure even cooking.

Once grilled, top the mahi-mahi with the avocado watermelon relish and garnish with cilantro.

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