Mahi Mahi with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Adapted from TheKitchn (https://www.thekitchn.com/mahi-mahi-22931939)

1210 cal/recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 large lemon
  • 4 4-oz mahi mahi fillets, defrosted
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/3 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp cold, unsalted butter, cut into slices
  • 1 tsp dry parsley

Directions

  • Slice the lemon in half.
  • Juice one lemon half and thinly slice the other lemon half.
  • Pat the fillets dry and season with 1 tsp of salt and 1/3 tsp black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over med-high heat.
  • Evenly space fillets around skillet and sear undisturbed until bottom is browned and fillets are cooked about halfway up sides (about 4 min).
  • Flip the fillets and continue to sear until fillet is cooked through and easily flaked (2-4 min).
  • Transfer fillets to serving platter.
  • Reduce skillet heat to med-low heat.
  • Add lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt to skillet and stir well to deglaze pan.
  • Add lemon slices and butter to pan, stirring and cooking until butter is melted and slightly browned.
  • Stir in parsley, and then pour over fillets.