Mahi-mahi has a firm texture and works well for baking, searing, or grilling.
Garlicky Lemon Mahi-Mahi
WRITTEN BY:
Eileen
SERVES:
4
NUTRITION:
Excellent source of vitamins B-3
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TIME
30 Minutes minutes
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Method
1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
Garnish with more parsley before serving.
Shopping List
Ingredients
1.
3 tbsp. butter, divided
2.
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3.
4 (4-oz.) mahi-mahi fillets
4.
Kosher salt
5.
Freshly ground black pepper
6.
1 lb. asparagus
7.
3 cloves garlic, minced
8.
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
9.
1 lemon, sliced
10.
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
11.
1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
