Pan Seared Lemon and Garlic Mahi Mahi.
I adooooore seafood!
When eating out, I will likely order seafood 80% of the time.
Chilean Sea Bass… Salmon…Lobster… Shrimp… Scallops… Tuna… Fish Sandwiches… Fish and Chips… Fish Tacos!
And then there is Mahi Mahi! Ohhhh the light, mild, delicate flavor of heavenly deliciousness….. no wonder you have to say it TWICE!
I don’t often cook seafood at home as Hubby is not nearly the fan that I am, but I snuck this yumminess in last night for dinner. A couple of wonderful wild caught Mahi Mahi fillets pan seared with onions, garlic, thyme and lemon zest – this recipe is quick as a wink, healthy as all get out (did you know a 3-4 ounce serving of Mahi Mahi has 20 grams of protein, contains all the amino acides you need to survive, and is under 100 calories?!), and melts in your mouth better than butter!
Here is how I made it thanks to the inspiration from ChicFitChef:
Pan Seared Lemon and Garlic Mahi Mahi
- 2 3-4oz Mahi Mahi fillets, patted dry
- 2 lemons, zested and juice reserved
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 Tbsp. freshly minced thyme (fresh is always preferred if possible)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 large sweet onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil
Directions:
Heat olive oil in skillet until searing hot!
Meanwhile, combine lemon zest, thyme, salt and pepper. Coat patted-dry fish fillets on both sides with this seasoning.
Add onion slices to hot skillet. Once onions are golden brown (about 2-3 minutes), add fish to sear for 3-4 minutes (without moving).
Turn fish fillets over with a spatula, and let sear for another 3-4 minutes on other side.
Lower heat, and add minced garlic and lemon juice. Cover pan, and cook fish another 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve.
Enjoy!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Wow awesome recipe, Jodi and I love this fish so much whenever we go out to a restaurant I order this fish. Yummy and delicious. Now will make it at home too.
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It was my first time preparing at home too! Still quite expensive to buy here, but well worth it for a treat!
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Yes must surely be
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This looks excellent! Will add it to my recipe file. (K)
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enjoy!
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I will!
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I share your love and I am always looking for new ways with fish and shellfish. This looks simply delicious – I need to research this mahi-mahi because it is not familiar here but I’m betting I can find a lovely substitute from the plentiful waters of Lac Léman or the not too faraway Mediterranean Sea. It just looks toooooo good to miss out on 🙂
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I look forward to hearing what great substitute you find! 🙂
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I’ll keep you posted … this will test my French 😀
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It looks and sounds delicious! I am not a fan of river fish but I am a fan of seafood fish! YUM!!
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it is so mild and wonderful!
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That’s what I like about ocean fish, they don’t have that fishy taste.
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Sounds delicious, but without the onion of course! I never tried mahi-mahi, I think I will. Thank-you for the inspiration to try something different!
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I should start making a special note in recipes (exclude onions – for Ellen and my Dad) 🙂
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Yum! 👍 Like that it is easy – hard to find good fresh Mahi Mahi in the stores here. I imagine this recipe would be delish with any fresh fish! 😃
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likely would be – but the Mahi Mahi! OMG! There is a reason you say it twice! LOL! 🙂
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Only you could make broccoli look so delicious, dear Jodi 🙂
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Maybe because it is one of my favorite foods! 👍😉💚
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This looks so good! Gorgeous pictures Jodi!
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Thanks lynn. It is 👍😉
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yummm
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This looks so good! I also love seafood. I generally bake salmon or Dover sole fillets. I need to learn how to sauté my fish, and will look out for some mahi-mahi.
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Enjoy! It’s so yummy!!
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Can’t wait to try this one, Jodi. Thanks!
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Hope you enjoy Donna!
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Wow great formula, Jodi and I adore this fish so much at whatever point we go out to an eatery I arrange this fish. Yummy and delightful.
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It is so wonderful isn’t it??!! Thanks!
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Very tasty recipe……..love to taste it 🙂
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it was yummy!
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I love seafood, particularly salmon and tilapia. I have never tried Mahi Mahi, but you make it sound fantastic, Jodi! 😋
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You will love it. I’m certain.
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This looks great, sounds easy and I love seafood, so this is a keeper. Jodi I am not sure what Mahi Mahi fish is, as I haven’t heard of it here. I am wondering if it could be like a ”Dorado'” . Fish is so expensive here, so it is a real treat, but certainly will do some research. 🙂
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahi-mahi
It is super mild and light.
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Yes, Dorado….an amazing fish. Not only beautiful but tastes great ! Thank you !!!
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Looks delicious, Jodi. I’m a big fish person so this is right up alley😊
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🙂
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