Simple Lemon Garlic Fish (Printable Version)
Golden mahi mahi fillets with a buttery lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a fast and flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Fish
01 -
4 mahi mahi fillets (approx. 170 g each), thoroughly dried
→ Seasonings
02 -
1 teaspoon salt
03 -
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
→ Cooking Fats
04 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
05 -
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Aromatics & Herbs
06 -
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
07 -
1 fresh lemon, juice and thin slices
08 -
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Garnish
09 -
1 tablespoon capers
# Steps:
01 -
Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and lemon pepper.
02 -
Slice the lemon into thin rounds, squeeze juice from the remaining lemon. Mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley.
03 -
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the fillets skin side down first for approximately 4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook an additional 2 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 57°C (137°F) and the flesh flakes easily.
04 -
In the same skillet, add butter, lemon juice, lemon slices, and garlic. Cook gently until fragrant. Stir in parsley and capers to combine.
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Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the seared fish fillets and serve immediately while warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure fish is dried thoroughly for a crisp sear. Use sustainably sourced mahi mahi when possible.