Lemon Butter Mahi Mahi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 14 ozmahi mahi
two 7 ounce filets or similar
- 6 tbspbutter
- ½ cshallot
finely diced
- 1 tbspgarlic
minced, about 2-3 cloves
- 1 ½ ccherry tomatoes
- kosher salt
to season
- few turns cracked black pepper
to season
- ¼ cchicken stock
deglaze the pan
- 2 tbsplemon juice
fresh squeezed
- 1 ½ tbspparsley
chopped small, extra as garnish
Directions
Warm
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat.
Prepare
- 1
Pat the mahi mahi dry with a paper towel, removing any excess moisture. Then, season the mahi mahi filets with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
Sear
- 1
Add the fish to the pan, and sear for 3 minutes on each side. Next, reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking the fish for another 1-2 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan, and set it aside.
Cook
- 1
Using the same pan, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Once melted, add the shallots and minced garlic. Let them sweat for 1-2 minutes before adding the tomatoes. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Once the tomatoes have blistered, deglaze the pan with chicken stock. Once the chicken stock reduces, add the fresh squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley. Simmer until the sauce reduces a touch.
Assemble
- 1
Nestle the cooked mahi mahi into the lemon butter sauce. Top it with a few spoonfuls of the sauce and some of the cooked tomatoes. Garnish the finished dish with freshly chopped parsley and tomatoes, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Lemon Butter Mahi Mahi Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving a restaurant-quality fish dinner that's both elegant and incredibly simple to make? This Lemon Butter Mahi Mahi recipe delivers on all fronts, bringing vibrant flavor to your table in under 30 minutes.
What makes this dish a true favorite is its ingenious balance of rich, savory butter with bright, zesty lemon, all while cooking in a single pan. The method ensures perfectly flaky mahi mahi bathed in an irresistible sauce, making cleanup as effortless as the cooking itself.
You can expect beautifully cooked mahi mahi filets, tender and moist, swimming in a luxurious, aromatic lemon butter sauce. Each bite is a symphony of flavors—the delicate sweetness of the fish, the sharp tang of fresh lemon, and the savory depth of garlic and shallots, all brightened by bursting cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley. This dish is remarkably simple to prepare, yet it tastes utterly sophisticated, proving that incredible flavor doesn't have to mean complicated cooking. It's a naturally low-carb main course that feels indulgent.
While perfect as written, you can easily adjust this recipe to your taste. Feel free to increase the amount of fresh lemon juice for an extra zesty kick, or add more garlic for a bolder flavor profile. If you enjoy a touch of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes would be a welcome addition to the sauce. This recipe is naturally low in carbohydrates, making it an excellent choice for those mindful of their carb intake.
This Lemon Butter Mahi Mahi is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, yet special enough to impress guests. Serve it alongside a simple green salad, steamed asparagus, or fluffy rice to soak up every last drop of that incredible pan sauce.