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Grilled Mahi Mahi (Plus Baking and Pan-Frying Tips)

Seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika, this 15-minute grilled mahi mahi is incredibly flavorful and easy to make.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 mahi mahi fillets 6 ounces each, ½ inch thick
Optional garnishes:
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Coat them all over with the olive oil mixture.
  3. Heat a gas grill, an electric grill, or a stovetop grill pan to medium-high.
  4. Place the fish on the grill. Brush their tops with any remaining marinade. Grill the fish until cooked through, about four minutes on the first side and three more minutes on the second. Lower the heat to medium if your grill becomes too hot.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished (if desired) with lemon slices and chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • The fish is ready when its internal temperature reaches 145°F. It should have a firm, opaque flesh that easily flakes with a fork.
  • You can make this recipe successfully with other white fish, such as cod or halibut, as long as they are about ½-inch thick.
  • I typically use a stovetop grill pan that accommodates three fillets, and this recipe reflects that. If your grill has more space, you can cook more fillets and adjust the remaining ingredients accordingly.
  • To pan-fry this fish, season the fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook until cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to plates and drizzle the pan sauce on top.
  • To bake this fish, place the seasoned fillets on a parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet and bake them uncovered for about 15 minutes in a preheated 425°F oven. There's no need to flip them. Check with a thermometer that they have reached 145°F. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them in the microwave covered, or flake them and use them cold as a salad topping.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1fillet Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 539mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Serving 1fillet
Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 539mg 22%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.