Got a fillet of mahi mahi? Try this easy mahi mahi recipe! It’s simply pan-fried with lemon, garlic and herbs until it’s tender and juicy. This popular fish makes a splash with simple preparations like this one: it’s got a short ingredient list and is quick to whip up as a tasty main dish. Add a sauce if you’d like, and experience the magic of pure, simple mahi mahi.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds mahi mahi (4 fillets), wild-caught if possible
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil, for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs (such as thyme, oregano or rosemary)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Description
- Pat the mahi mahi dry and sprinkle with the kosher salt, then the garlic powder and onion powder.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When butter is melted, add the mahi mahi and cook for 2 minutes.
- Flip the mahi mahi and pour the lemon juice over the fish. Add the lemon zest, garlic and herbs to the pan and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, basting the mahi mahi with the juices using a spoon, until the fish is tender and starts to flake when you prick it with a fork (adjust based on the thickness of the fillets).
- Remove from the heat and sprinkle with additional herbs. Serve immediately, drizzled with the juices from the pan.
