Mahimahi Overview
(Dolphinfish)
The mahimahi is a favorite of fishermen and diners throughout the islands.
Anglers enjoy the acrobatics this fish is capable of when it takes a fishing lure. These dolphinfish are also extremely vibrant and beautiful in color when brought aboard the boat.
Foodies enjoy the many delicious recipes that showcase this well-known fish. Gourmet chefs have created culinary works of art presenting this delicious treat in their high-end restaurants. Local neighborhood restaurants also offer sandwiches and simple café style preparations of mahimahi.
Mahimahi has white tender meat, moist and mild, which lends itself easily to many different recipes. Some fishermen prefer mahimahi when it is larger than 25 pounds in size, which they say produces fish fillets with stronger flavor and character.
In the Hawaiian language, mahimahi loosely translates as "strong-strong." Elsewhere it is known as dolphinfish, not to be confused with the marine mammal. And in much of the world, it is known as dorado, Spanish for "golden."
Facts
Hawaiʻi mahimahi is an excellent source of healthy, extra lean protein. It is also low in saturated fat and low in sodium. Hawaiʻi mahimahi is rich in niacin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, and provides about 400 mg of omega-3s (DHA and EPA) per 4-ounce serving of fresh fish.
Source
SOURCE: Nutrient analysis was performed on Hawaiʻi-caught fish by PacMar, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaiʻi under NOAA Award No. NA06NMF4520222. Nutrient labels and claims follow the NLEA Labeling Act and were prepared by Joannie Dobbs, PhD, CNS Nutrition Specialist (University of Hawaiʻi, Manoa) and John Kaneko MS, DVM (PacMar).
Mahimahi
Nutrition Facts
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | |
| Calories From Fat | 10 |
| Nutrient | Amount | %Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0g | |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamins | Minerals |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 0% |
| Iron | 2% |
| Niacin | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 25% |
| Iodine | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8% |
| Selenium | 90% |
Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.