Mahi-Mahi with Spinach and Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

Mahi-Mahi with Spinach and Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

Shiitake Mushrooms
Diced Tomatoes
Spinach
Salt, pepper, cilantro, and garlic powder
1-2 TBS flour
1 TBS butter
Peanut or olive oil
Mahi-Mahi fillets
Shredded Parmesan Cheese


1.  Boil a pot of water, put shiitake mushrooms in the pot and remove from heat and cover allowing them to soak for at least 10 minutes.
2.  Season Mahi-Mahi fillets with salt, pepper, cilantro and garlic powder, lightly oil a pan and pan fry both sides of the fish until done (approx. 5 minutes a side)- remove from heat and cover and set aside
3.  Melt butter and combine with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the pan stirring together.
4.  With a ladle, take some of the water from the shiitake mushroom soak and pour it into the pan- the amount of water, like the amount of flour will be based on your desired thickness and how many fillets you are cooking.
5.  Stir the water/flour mixture until it starts to thicken, add more water if necessary.  Once the sauce starts to take shape, add the shiitake mushrooms and spinach to the sauce and continue to stir.  When the spinach leaves start to wilt, add the tomatoes and stir- then turn off the heat.
6.  Serve the Mahi-Mahi on top of rice, then pour sauce on top.  Finish with shredded Parmesan cheese on top.

Enjoy!

*Oh, and no comments on the place settings, my 4 year old set the table :-)