Garlicky Lemon Mahi-Mahi
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Category
Mahi Mahi / Entree
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
This easy mahi-mahi recipe comes together in 30 minutes or less. After searing the fish for a few minutes per side, make a super simple lemon butter sauce with garlic. We like to sauté some asparagus too, but adding a vegetable isn't necessary.
Author:KnowSeafood
Ingredients
3 tbsp. butter, divided
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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4 (4-oz.) mahi-mahi fillets
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1lb 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 Note
Recipe by Laura Rege via Delish
