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Mediterranean Mahi Mahi

Mediterranean Mahi Mahi features moist and perfectly seasoned pan-seared fillets with a robust sun-dried tomato and pine nut-based topping.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh mahi mahi
  • ½ cup kalamata olives quartered
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons capers
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Cut the Mahi Mahi into 8 pieces and dry both sides with paper towels. Season with the smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium and add in the butter and half of the sun-dried tomato oil. Add in the mahi mahi skin side up and sear for a few minutes. Gently flip the fish over and cook a few more minutes on the other side. Once the temperature reaches at least 125°F-145°F when checked with an instant read thermometer, remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add in the garlic and sauté for about 15 seconds, making sure you don’t brown it. Stir in the remaining sun-dried tomato oil, lemon juice and zest.
  4. Once combined, add in the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, parsley, then cook for another 2 minutes. Add the toasted pine nuts and toss.
  5. Add the mahi mahi back into the skillet, spooning the mixture over the tops and once it’s heated through, remove and serve.

Notes

  • If you can't find Mahi Mahi where you are, you can make this same recipe using red snapper, salmon, cod, sea bass or any other mild flavored fish you like.
  • If you can't find pine nuts, you can use chopped or slivered almond instead.  Just be sure to toast them first.

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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