Seafood · The Cooking Guide

Mahi-Mahi

Firm, lean tropical fish with sweet, mild flavor. Also known as dolphinfish (not related to dolphins). Can be cooked medium-rare to well done.

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Medium Rare130°F / 55°CSlightly translucent center, firm texture
Medium140°F / 60°CMostly opaque with slight pink center
Well Done150°F / 65°COpaque throughout, flakes easily

Safety

Cooking mahi-mahi safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your mahi-mahi is safely cooked.