mahi-mahi
noun
ma·hi-ma·hi
ˌmä-hē-ˈmä-(ˌ)hē 
variants
or mahi mahi
or mahimahi
: the flesh of a dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) used for food
also
: the fish
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Diverse species like pompano, Spanish mackerel, redfish, flounder, mahi-mahi, trout, and more swim in the waters surrounding the barrier island.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
With its uncharted coastline and deep canyons starting just a few miles off the mainland, the area offers the opportunity to cast for an incredible mix of offshore species, such as mahi-mahi and marlin, and inshore varieties, like roosterfish and cubera.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
How to grill fish fillets Cooking fish in individual fillets, like mahi-mahi or red snapper, involves minimal prep time.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
The Florida menu is about 90% the same as the Utah locations, but with a few unique offerings, including mahi-mahi.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, tuna – the patriotic Queen conch and spiny lobster, too.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Mahi-mahi can reproduce at a relatively young age, as early as four to five months old, and their productivity is one reason why scientists assume the mahi-mahi population is stable.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Underwater, mahi-mahi dart around at top speed, chasing sardines.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Favorites from the menu include shrimp cocktail with a rum runner at sunset and mahi-mahi tacos or honey Sriracha snapper for dinner.
—Emily Raffield, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
With its uncharted coastline and deep canyons starting just a few miles off the mainland, the area offers the opportunity to cast for an incredible mix of offshore species, such as mahi-mahi and marlin, and inshore varieties, like roosterfish and cubera.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
How to grill fish fillets Cooking fish in individual fillets, like mahi-mahi or red snapper, involves minimal prep time.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
The Florida menu is about 90% the same as the Utah locations, but with a few unique offerings, including mahi-mahi.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, tuna – the patriotic Queen conch and spiny lobster, too.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Mahi-mahi can reproduce at a relatively young age, as early as four to five months old, and their productivity is one reason why scientists assume the mahi-mahi population is stable.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Underwater, mahi-mahi dart around at top speed, chasing sardines.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Favorites from the menu include shrimp cocktail with a rum runner at sunset and mahi-mahi tacos or honey Sriracha snapper for dinner.
—Emily Raffield, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Mahi-mahi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mahi-mahi. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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