{"id":1593,"date":"2024-06-27T21:06:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T21:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snarklesauce.com\/blog\/?p=1593"},"modified":"2025-07-23T23:57:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T03:57:56","slug":"costco-frozen-mahi-mahi-kirkland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snarklesauce.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/27\/costco-frozen-mahi-mahi-kirkland\/","title":{"rendered":"Costco Frozen Mahi-Mahi (Kirkland) Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Author\u2019s note: I wasn\u2019t paid or compensated in any way for this review and I have no affiliation with <\/em> <\/em>Costco<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It used to be a great value.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I previously reviewed Costco’s frozen Sockeye Salmon<\/a>, which was pretty dang good<\/em>. Costco’s Mahi-Mahi was<\/em> significantly cheaper \u2014<\/strong> and I do love mahi \u2014<\/strong> so I decided to give it a try. Keep reading for how the price has drastically increased since I wrote this review last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The filets are individually vacuum-sealed in plastic. These are completely<\/em> skinless filets, unlike Costco’s Sockeye Salmon. They also seem to already have the “blood line” removed<\/a>, which is convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This mahi has a firm, tight texture \u2014<\/strong> and a verrrry pale pink color. Mine smelled super fresh, and not the tiniest bit “fishy” after defrosting. Which made me happy. Did you know that frozen fish is often fresher than “fresh” fish? Here’s an interesting article from AllRecipes about that<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anyway, I digress. I chose to cook my mahi in a pan with some butter and some sweet chili seasoning mix. This was quick and easy, and the fish stayed juicy and tender. I only used three ingredients: mahi, butter, and the chili seasoning blend. Ok, and some salt. That’s it. The chili seasoning is sprinkled on top of the filet, and I flip the fish over after 5-6 minutes and cook it on the other side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a different recipe for pan-cooked mahi<\/a>, if you don’t like my way. Hmmph!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Behold, my fish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I mean. Look at that. Go on. It’s beautiful, and you know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The finished result was excellent; the fish was just the right balance of firm and tender. It was moist, succulent, and flavorful (what makes mahi flavor so good, anyway?). I didn’t find any bones in mine, although the package says you might!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I ate mine on a salad. Or next to a salad. Or whatever. There was salad and<\/em> fish, mmmkay? It was delicious. And yes, I may or may not have artfully arranged those tomatoes to be an even intervals in my photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is what my mahi looked like in its deep insides. Super tender. Not the slightest bit rubbery. If you’re into flaking your fish, this one flakes nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The only negative thing I have to say about this fish is the portion sizes & packaging. Although there are 12 servings per bag, there are only 6 filets. Each filet is two servings. This means you will always<\/em> have to thaw and cook two portions at once, since the fish cannot be re-frozen. As a single person, this is much less convenient<\/em>. For a couple or family, it probably doesn’t matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But now you know. You’re welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nutrition Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here are the nutrition facts. A 4-ounce serving (again, HALF a filet) has only 100 calories, which is excellent. You get 21 grams of protein and only 1 gram of fat. No carbs. None. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients in Costco Kirkland Frozen Mahi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here are the ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n