Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi

Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi Recipe

This garlic butter Mahi Mahi is an easy homemade fish recipe cooked with the simplest ingredients. This flaky, tender mahi-mahi dish tastes incredibly delicious with a buttery lemon sauce.

Mahi-mahi is a meaty white fish with a mild sweet taste. The semi-firm texture of the meat is perfectly cooked with a light browning on the outside, while the interior is still moist and soaked in all the flavor from the sauce. Can you believe this palatable seafood dish only takes 25 minutes to cook?

Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi Ingredients

• Lemons
• Mahi-mahi fillets
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley

How to Make Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi?

To make the best garlic butter Mahi Mahi, I recommend you to pan-sear the mahi-mahi fillets in a cast-iron skillet which will add more flavor to the dish when it’s done.

First, prepare the fresh lemon juice and lemon slices for the sauce.

Secondly, rinse and pat dry the mahi-mahi fillets with paper towels. Season the fillets on both sides with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.

Heat the skillet (or nonstick frying pan) with olive oil on medium heat. Add the mahi-mahi fillets to the skillet, and sear them for 4 to 5 minutes on each side (which depends on the thickness of the fillet). Gently flip the fillets over and cook them until both sides are golden brown and cooked through. Let rest on a plate.

Use the same skillet for cooking the lemon butter sauce. Add lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and constantly stir the sauce until aromatic.

Add lemon slices and butter to the skillet; keep stirring the sauce until butter melts. Transfer the mahi-mahi fillets to the skillet, and cook them for an extra 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the fillets to get them soaked in flavor.

Serve immediately with chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Cook’s Tips

• To ensure garlic butter mahi-mahi is cooked perfectly, choose a 4 to 6 oz mahi-mahi fillet for this recipe. Too small or too big of the mahi-mahi fillet will lead to an overcooked or undercooked issue.
• Always use fresh lemon juice to make the sauce for the recipe, which will bring the dish a light and refreshing taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Frozen Mahi-mahi Fillet to Make the Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi?

Yes, you can use either fresh mahi-mahi fillets or frozen ones. The best way to defrost frozen mahi-mahi fillet is to keep it in an airtight bag and leave it in the refrigerator overnight. Cook the fish the next day to have a fresh taste.

Is Mahi-mahi Healthy?

Yes, mahi-mahi is healthy and provides protein, vitamins, and minerals to our bodies. It helps to maintain healthy skin, brain function and also prevents joint problems.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is 263 calories per serving.