MAHI MAHI WITH LEMON GARLIC SAUCE

Jason Glover

Servings

2

Prep Time

3 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Calories

326

Perfectly cooked mahi mahi (or whatever fresh fish you can find) served with a lemon garlic sauce that requires just a few simple ingredients but adds a powerful punch of flavor!

MAHI MAHI WITH LEMON GARLIC SAUCE

Ingredients

  • 2 mahi mahi filets (or the freshest fish you can find)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

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  • 2 tbsp salted butter

  • 1 tbsp chopped chives

  • 2 tbsp minced garlic

  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt

  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron or oven-proof pan over medium-high heat. Pat the fish filets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Brown the filets for about 2-3 minutes on each side then transfer to the preheated oven and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  4. For the lemon garlic sauce, combine all ingredients for the lemon garlic sauce in a small saucepan.
  5. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts.
  6. Simmer for about 1 minute, until reduced slightly.
  7. Spoon the sauce over the fish and serve!