Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white wine dry
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoons pernod
  • 4 each mahi mahi fillets (6 oz ea)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 each fennel bulb stems removed (reserve the stems), cores removed, julienned
  • 1 each thyme sprigs
  • 1 each tomatoes diced
  • 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 head garlic cloves peeled, and finely chopped
  • 1 each egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water boiling

Method

  • In a small saucepan place the white wine and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the saffron and stir it in so that it is dissolved.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
  • Add the Pernod and stir it in.
  • In a medium bowl pour the wine mixture.
  • Add the mahi mahi and coat it with the sauce.
  • Let the fish marinate for 2 hours.
  • In a small skillet place the olive oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot.
  • Add the julienned fennel, thyme, tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
  • Saute the ingredients for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the fennel is tender.
  • Set the mixture aside and keep it warm.
  • In a large saucepan place the vegetable oil and heat it on high until it is hot.
  • Add the reserved fennel stems and deep-fry them for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are crisp.
  • Drain them on paper towels, set them aside, and keep them warm.
  • Grill the mahi mahi for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it is just done.
  • In the center of each individual serving plate place a fish fillet.
  • Place the sauteed fennel mixture next to the fish.
  • Spoon the Garlic Mayonnaise between the fish and the fennel mixture.
  • Place the deep-fried fennel on top of the fish for a garnish.
  • For Garlic Mayonnaise: In a small bowl place the garlic, egg yolk, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk the ingredients together so that they are well blended.
  • While whisking constantly, slowly add the olive oil so that a mayonnaise consistency is achieved.
  • Add the boiling water to the mayonnaise, and stir it in well.
  • Strain the garlic mayonnaise and keep it warm until it is served.