Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi

This Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi is a flavor-packed dish that's easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

For the Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi:

2 small lemons Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and acidity.
4 fillets mahi-mahi 4-6 oz each, the star of the dish, flaky and mild in flavor.
Salt Enhances the natural flavors of the fish.
Ground black pepper Adds a subtle heat and complexity.
2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the fish, providing a rich flavor.
2 cloves garlic minced, infuses the dish with aromatic goodness.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter Creates a luscious garlic butter sauce.
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish and a fresh herbal note.

Stepwise Method:

Start by gathering all your ingredients. Zest one of the lemons and juice both lemons. Set aside the juice for later use.
Pat the mahi-mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and ground black pepper.
In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to become hot but not smoking.
Carefully add the seasoned mahi-mahi fillets to the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a serving platter.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir to combine, then pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked mahi-mahi fillets. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon zest for an extra pop of flavor.