Lemon Garlic Mahi Mahi
September 28, 2022 • 0 comments
A firm fish with a mild taste, mahi is one of the most versatile seafood options out there. This recipe calls for it to be pan-fried with a mild lemon-garlic sauce. It's simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but flavorful enough for everyone in the family to enjoy.
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- Servings: 4
Directions
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. butter, divided
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 (4-oz.) mahi-mahi fillets
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil. Add mahi-mahi and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- To skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate.
- To skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then stir in lemon, zest, juice, and parsley. Remove from heat, then return mahi-mahi and asparagus to skillet and spoon over sauce.
- Garnish with more parsley before serving.
*Recipe from Delish.
