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15-Minute Quick Garlic Herb Mahi Mahi — homemade Garlic Herb Mahi Mahi recipe

15-Minute Quick Garlic Herb Mahi Mahi

A fast and flavorful pan-seared mahi mahi dish finished with a zesty garlic herb butter sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets mahi mahi fillets about 6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the fillets to the skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the pan.
  5. Spoon the melted garlic butter sauce over the fish for 1 to 2 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the fish is thoroughly patted dry to achieve a perfect golden sear.