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Easy Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi Recipe: A Taste of Paradise

Discover the best easy Mahi Mahi recipe! Pan-seared to perfection with a decadent garlic butter sauce, this dish is a weeknight dinner game-changer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Seafood
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6-ounce Mahi Mahi fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes for a touch of heat

Method
 

  1. Pat the Mahi Mahi fillets completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for achieving a good sear. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the Mahi Mahi fillets into the hot skillet, presentation side down.
  3. Sear for 3-4 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip the fillets using a fish spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. If using, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Let it simmer and reduce slightly for about 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Season the sauce with a little more salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Return the Mahi Mahi fillets to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Let them warm through for about 30 seconds.
  8. Serve immediately, drizzled with extra sauce from the pan.