The fact that Mahi-Mahi is also called Dolphin-fish has really put a stigma on this fish, one it doesn't deserve. It is not the mammal Dolphin, nor is it related at all to Flipper. The name Dolphin-fish comes from these fast swimmers following along side ships near the surface, as Dolphins do. The name Mahi-Mahi is Hawaiian for 'fight-fight' - most likely because these are very sporty fish when hooked. Anyone who has been out deep sea fishing while on holidays in Florida or the Caribbean has probably landed one of these strikingly colorful, blunt-nosed fish. Mahi-Mahi is now the accepted name for this species in attempts to curb confusion on the Dolphin subject. In water, these are one of the more beautiful species around. They have electric green-yellow and blue markings, a blunt-round head and an elongated body that propels them with ease at high speeds through warm waters worldwide. They are relatively big fish, commonly 20-50lbs for commercial use but sport records are higher still.

Mahi are excellent table fish. The thick meaty fillets are firm and moist with a large flake. They are very lean but stay pretty moist when cooked. Flavor is relatively mild and slightly sweet lending itself to all sorts of recipes and flavor combinations. Mahi steaks also stay together really well on the grill. Raw fillets can be pinkish to beige and it all cooks up an opaque off-white.