Mahi Mahi (Amloshk)

Introduction

If you’re at all a fan of quality seafood, you’ve most likely eaten mahi mahi – amloshk. There’s even a good chance you may have ordered it under a totally different name, and not even realized it. It’s a fish of many names, and even more culinary uses, but what exactly is mahi mahi – Amloshk?

They are among the fastest swimmers in the sea. The word mahi-mahi comes from the Hawaiian name for the fish, meaning “strong strong”. A powerful fish, Mahi Mahi quickly and deftly swims through all the warm waters of the world, from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean.

Apart from being a beautiful fish, Mahi Mahi is among the top fish used commercially at restaurants and events because of its cooking versatility.

Flavor Profile

Mahi-mahi has lean flesh with a mild, sweet flavor profile, moderately firm texture, and large, moist flakes. The skin is thick and should therefore be removed before cooking. Fresh Mahi Mahi has translucent pinkish flesh and a bright red bloodline. If the bloodline is brownish or dull then the fish is old

Nomenclature

English Name: Mahi Mahi, Dorado
Local Name: Aab-Rose, Amrusk, Amroos & Amloshk
Scientific Name: Coryphaena hippurus

Habitat

Mahi Mahi is a Sea fish that mainly lives in Pelagic, inhabiting open waters but also approaching the coast.

Catching Method

Mahi Mahi is caught using Gillnets, Hook lines & Line Gears.

Physical Attributes

Mahi Mahi has Scales on the body. A single dorsal fin extending from above eye almost to caudal fin with 58–66 rays, pectoral fins more than 1/2 of head length, caudal fin deeply forked.

Color

Mahi Mahi is brilliant metallic blue-green when alive, fading after death to grey with a green tinge, sides are silvery with a golden sheen and rows of dark spots or golden blotches, dorsal and anal fins black, the latter with a white edge.

Size

On average, the Mahi Mahi size range is 3 kg to 7 kg per fish. However, Other sizes are also occasionally available.

Cutting Preferences

Mahi Mahi is preferred for Boneless Fillets, Boneless Biscuits, and Boneless Fingers

Approx. Cutting Yields

Whole: 100 %
Gutted: 75 %
Headless and Gutted: 65 %
Slices: 60 %
Boneless: 47 %

Cooking Preferences

Mahi Mahi is preferred to Grill, BBQ, Fry, Steam, and Bake

Health Benefits

Heart friendly
Lowers Blood Pressure
Improves Immune System
Strengthens the bones
Improves Skin and Hair health