Mahi Mahi with Lemon Butter Sauce
Mahi Mahi with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick and satisfying dish featuring mild, flaky Mahi Mahi fillets enhanced by a bright, zesty lemon butter sauce. This meal showcases the perfect balance of buttery richness and tangy freshness, ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) Mahi Mahi fillets
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the Mahi Mahi fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling.
- Place the Mahi Mahi fillets in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without moving them.
- Carefully flip the fillets and add the remaining butter to the pan. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Lower the heat slightly, add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the lemon juice and add the lemon zest, stirring to combine and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked Mahi Mahi fillets and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Pat your fish dry for a crispy exterior.
Don't overcrowd the pan while cooking.
Use fresh lemon for optimal flavor.
You can double the lemon butter sauce if preferred.
For extra flavor, consider marinating the Mahi Mahi in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.