Description
Boldly seasoned and quickly pan-seared mahi mahi recipe. Ready in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- 4 (6-ounce) mahi mahi fillets (½-inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large lemon or lime (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cajun seasoning blend evenly over both sides of the fillets, rubbing the mixture into the fish with your hands.
- Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Once the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the seasoned fish. Work in batches with half the oil and butter if needed.
- Cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Gently flip the fish over and continue to cook, undisturbed for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until the fish is browned on the opposite side, and opaque.
- Remove the fish from the skillet, and squeeze a wedge of fresh lemon or lime over each fillet. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 569 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g