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Blackened Mahi Mahi
Blackened mahi mahi has a flavorful crust of spicy blackened fish seasoning. Make this simple mahi recipe for dinner in only 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 404 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh mahi mahi
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Cajun Blackening Seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/8 tsp ground clove
Instructions
- Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl mix together the spices and set aside.
- Place a frying pan or cast iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke. Keep kitchen area well ventilated.
- Toss the mahi mahi in melted butter and then coat with spice mixture on both sides. Press spice mixture to adhere.
- Immediately sear on high heat 2-3 minutes per each side or until desired doneness is reached and center is cooked. Don't overcook as it will dry out. Serve immediately with slices of lemon and steamed rice.
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Notes
- Other ways to cook Mahi Mahi - A quick grilling works 4 minutes per side as does popping it in a 375°F oven for 8 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
227mg
(76%)
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
970mg
(28%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1871IU
(37%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 227mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 970mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1871IU | 37% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.