mahi-mahi
noun
ma·hi-ma·hi
ˌmä-hē-ˈmä-(ˌ)hē 
variants
or mahi mahi
or mahimahi
: the flesh of a dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) used for food
also
: the fish
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The Exumas are known as one of The Bahamas’ better fishing areas, with champion fisherman and beginners alike coming from far and wide in hopes of landing everything from silvery bonefish and snapper to wahoo and mahi-mahi.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
For lunch at Aux Amis Plage, don't miss the mahi-mahi ceviche with lime and coconut milk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2026
Swap in another firm-fleshed sustainable fish like pollack, hake, halibut, mahi-mahi, barramundi, cod, or Arctic char.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Defrosted mahi-mahi remained in its reduced oxygen packaging.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Lakes are home to freshwater fish like trout and bass while oceans offer deep sea fishing to catch things like tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In all, Wyant caught a hundred and forty-five pounds of fish—Spanish mackerel, tuna, bonito, and mahi-mahi.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Any taco is $1.50 on Tuesdays, even with shrimp, cod or mahi-mahi.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
For lunch at Aux Amis Plage, don't miss the mahi-mahi ceviche with lime and coconut milk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2026
Swap in another firm-fleshed sustainable fish like pollack, hake, halibut, mahi-mahi, barramundi, cod, or Arctic char.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Defrosted mahi-mahi remained in its reduced oxygen packaging.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Lakes are home to freshwater fish like trout and bass while oceans offer deep sea fishing to catch things like tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In all, Wyant caught a hundred and forty-five pounds of fish—Spanish mackerel, tuna, bonito, and mahi-mahi.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Any taco is $1.50 on Tuesdays, even with shrimp, cod or mahi-mahi.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
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