Pan Seared Mahi Mahi
Golden seared mahi mahi fillets finished in a quick lemon garlic butter pan sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 mahi mahi fillets about 6 ounces each, thawed if frozen
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill chopped, optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Dry. Pat the fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat and sear the fillets 3 minutes without moving.
- Sauce. Flip, add the butter and garlic, and cook 30 seconds, then add the lemon juice and zest.
- Finish. Spoon the sauce over the fish for 2 to 3 minutes until it reaches 145 F.
- Serve. Top with herbs and serve at once.
Notes
Substitutions: Use lime in place of lemon.
Tips: Pat the fish very dry for a golden sear.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat to 165 F.
Nutrition does not include the optional herbs.