Seared Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter
- 10m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 20m Ready In
Seared mahi mahi fillets are topped with a zesty basil butter made with lemon juice and garlic. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 mahi mahi fillets
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 64.2 mg
- Iron: 0.69 mg
- Magnesium: 9.5 mg
- Phosphorus: 53 mg
- Potassium: 144 mg
- Zinc: 0.4 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 mahi mahi fillets
Prepare
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
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Step 2.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Step 3.
Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Step 4.
Cook the fish for 3 minutes; then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more.
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Step 5.
Transfer the fillets to individual plates.
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Step 6.
Spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.