My normal go to fish is Salmon, and sometimes Steelhead Trout. However, sometimes I get tired of both of those, and I make myself some delicious Mahi Mahi! I really like the meat on Mahi Mahi as it is more firm than some other fish, but still tender. If you’re thinking about trying out a Mahi Mahi recipe, this Garlic Lemon Mahi Mahi is easy and delicious!

About Mahi Mahi

If you’re a fan of seafood, and have never tried Mahi Mahi, you should definitely give it a try. Here’s a little about the fish. It is a dolphin-fish. OMG – does that mean you’re eating a dolphin? No. They’re actually not related to dolphins! In fact, dolphin-fish is a type of fish, and dolphins are actually mammals! [More info on Mahi Mahi here.]

Anyway, as mentioned, Mahi Mahi is more firm than some fishes, but still more tender than the fishes chefs normally consider very firm like swordfish. It’s taste is pretty mild, making it a really good fish to add flavoring to when cooking. Like Lemon and you guessed it… Garlic!

How to make Garlic Lemon Mahi Mahi?

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter, separated in to 1 tbsp
• 1/2 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 (4-oz) Mahi Mahi fillets
• Salt and pepper as desired
• 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice
• Sliced lemons (optional)

Directions

Pat the mahi mahi dry with paper towels, and then season both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat up 1 tbsp of butter in a cast iron skillet or cooking pan over medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add mahi mahi and let it cook without moving it for about 3-4 minutes.

Flip the mahi mahi to the other side. Let it cook for about a minute, and then bump the heat down to medium low. Add another tbsp of butter, lemon juice, minced garlic to the pan. Swirl the mixture around the pan.

Sprinkle some dried parsley on top, and garnish with sliced lemons, and serve!

By the way, the side I am serving this with is my Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes. If you’re eyeing it like YUM, here’s the recipe!

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