At a recent dinner we were offered a pina colada, a frothy, refreshing cocktail made with rum and coconut milk. It’s a popular drink in the Florida Keys. It started me thinking about the sunny islands of the Keys with the abundance of sweet fresh fish. I decided to use rum and coconut milk as a glaze for fresh mahi-mahi in this quick dinner to savor the island flavors at home.
Pearled Couscous completes the dinner. These are little pearls of toasted semolina and can be found in most markets. Israeli or Jerusalem couscous is a little smaller but works well in the recipe. Since they may be slightly different, follow the cooking timing on the package and then complete the recipe with the shredded carrots.
HELPFUL HINTS
– You can use any type of fish fillet instead of mahi-mahi.
– You can find shredded carrots in the produce section of the market.