Ingredients

• 6 garlic cloves
• 4 shallots
• 3/4 cup onion
• 1 whole jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 1 small zucchini
• 1/3 cup mushroom pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 1 pound mahi mahi fillets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups white rice, cooked

Preparation

1. In a small food processor, chop garlic cloves, shallots, 1/2 cup onion and jalapeno pepper. Julienne zucchini. Dice mushrooms.
2. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the bay leaves.
3. Add jalapeno mixture and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add julienne zucchini and fresh oregano; continue to sauté for 1 minute.
5. Add white wine and 2 tablespoons water; stir and remove from heat.
6. In a medium saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add mahi mahi fillets, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Poach fish 10 to 15 minutes, until opaque throughout.
7. While fish is poaching, mince the remaining onion. Heat butter in a small pan and sauté onion with mushrooms and until tender.
8. Remove bay leaves. Divide zucchini mixture among 4 serving plates and place fish on top of green sauce. Top with sautéed mushrooms and onion. Place 3/4 cup rice on each plate and serve.

Helpful hints

• Remove seeds from pepper unless you like extra heat.
• Add dessert for a complete meal.
• For a low-protein diet, adjust the fish portion to match your meal plan