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Pan Seared Mahi Mahi Recipe

This pan-seared mahi mahi recipe is tender, flaky, and topped with a flavorful lemon garlic sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and satisfying dinner for busy weeknights!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 mahi mahi fillets 4-6 oz each
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper plus more to taste
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced (I used 6, but mine were smaller cloves)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • Juice from 1 lemon plus more slices for serving
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mahi mahi fillets to the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove mahi from the skillet.
  3. Reduce heat to a low and add butter. Let it melt then add the garlic and lemon juice and saute for about 1-2 minutes until garlic is golden brown.
  4. Turn off heat and add mahi back to the skillet, spooning the butter mixture over each mahi filet. Serve with fresh parsley and capers, if desired. Serve with your preferred sides and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storing: Store any leftover mahi mahi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm it gently in a skillet over low heat or in the oven at 300°F until heated through. Be careful not to overheat — fish can dry out quickly. You can also enjoy it cold over a salad for a quick lunch!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 filet Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 709mg (30%) Potassium 469mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 filet
Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 709mg 30%
Potassium 469mg 10%

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