Ingredients
- Lemon (1)
- Mahi Mahi fillets (4, 4-6 oz each)
- Salt (1 1/4 tsp + extra)
- Pepper
- Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
- Garlic (1 clove, minced)
- Butter (4 tbsp, cold, cubed)
- Parsley (1 tbsp, chopped)
Instructions
- Prep: Cut lemon in half. Slice half and juice the other (about 1.5 tbsp). Pat mahi mahi dry, season with 1 tsp salt and pepper.
- Sear: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot. Sear mahi mahi for 4 minutes per side, until cooked through and flaky. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauce: Reduce heat to low, add lemon juice, garlic, and remaining salt. Scrape browned bits from the pan.
- Finish: Add lemon slices and butter one piece at a time, stirring until melted. Remove from heat, stir in parsley and season with extra salt/pepper if needed. Pour sauce over mahi mahi and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 417.3 mg
- Fat: 19.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.0 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 26.6 g