Description
Mahi mahi sings with zesty Mediterranean charm in this lemon garlic masterpiece. Delicate fish fillets dance with bright citrus and herb notes, promising a quick, elegant dinner that delivers restaurant-quality flavor right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 mahi mahi fillets (4–6 ounces/113–170 grams each)
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Lemon pepper to taste
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 juiced)
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) salted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) capers, drained (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot mahi mahi fillets with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior during cooking.
- Generously season both sides of the fish with kosher salt and zesty lemon pepper seasoning.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Gently place seasoned fillets into the hot skillet, allowing them to sear undisturbed for approximately 4 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Carefully flip the fish and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 137°F for perfect doneness.
- Transfer the cooked fillets to a clean serving platter, keeping them warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and incorporate fresh lemon juice and delicate lemon slices, creating a rich foundation for the sauce.
- Introduce minced garlic to the butter mixture, sautéing on low heat for roughly 60 seconds until it turns light golden and releases its aromatic essence.
- Gently fold in chopped fresh parsley and briny capers, allowing their flavors to meld together.
- Generously drizzle the vibrant sauce over the mahi mahi fillets and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Pat fish thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispy golden-brown exterior that seals in the delicate flavors.
- Choose fresh Mahi Mahi with firm, translucent flesh for the best texture and taste, avoiding any fishy or discolored pieces.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check doneness, preventing overcooking that can dry out the delicate fish and make it tough.
- Swap butter with olive oil or coconut oil for dairy-free diets, maintaining the rich, silky sauce consistency while accommodating different nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg