Mahimahi is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Mahimahi have fins and scales?

Yes. Mahimahi has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Mahimahi sushi or sashimi?

If Mahimahi is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Mahimahi sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Mahimahi is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Mahimahi

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Mahi-mahi is a very popular grilled fish. The flesh is grey-white raw and cooks to an attractive white with a clean, mild flavor.

Mahi-mahi is a surface-dwelling fish of offshore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. It's most common around the Gulf of Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and the Indian Ocean.

Also known as

Dorado
Dolphinfish
Common Dolphinfish

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Mahi-mahi (the common dolphinfish) has fins and scales, so it is kosher.
A common cause of ciguatera poisoning in tropical areas.
Naturally high in histidine, which turns to histamine and causes scombroid poisoning if the fish isn't chilled well after catch.
Rated a moderate-mercury fish, so the NRDC suggests six servings or fewer per month.