Garlicky Lemon Mahi-Mahi
The mahi-mahi or common dolphinfish is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. Also widely called dorado and dolphin, it is one of two members of the family Coryphaenidae, the other being the pompano dolphinfish. Mahi-mahi has a firm texture and works well for baking, searing, or grilling. it as a good choice when considering environmental impact. It's also a moderate mercury fish and is a good source of protein. This easy mahi mahi recipe comes together in more or less 30 minutes, just don't forget to remove its gorgeous gold and yellow skin before cooking. You can put side dish of you choice.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. butter divided
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 4 4-oz. mahi-mahi fillets
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon sliced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley plus more for garnish
Notes
This Garlicky Lemon Mahi-Mahi is a great source of vitamins, amino acids, and fish oil, combined with fresh nutrients coming form the vegetables.
This super easy and quick recipe that you and your family will enjoy!
Mahi Mahi have gorgeous gold and yellow skin that must be removed before cooking. The flesh should be a pinkish-beige in color. If there are darker spots in your filet those parts may have a bit of a stronger taste but can definitely be eaten or trimmed away.