Lemon Parsley Mahi Mahi

I love this Lemon Parsley Mahi Mahi recipe!!! It can be made using only a few simple fresh ingredients to create a luscious lemony garlic butter sauce that’s drizzled over the pan-seared Mahi Mahi. It’s such a light dish and so good!!! I hope you give this Lemon Parsley Mahi Mahi recipe a try!

WHAT IS MAHI MAHI?

Mahi Mahi is a Hawaiian name for the species Coryphaena hippurus. In English it’s called Dolphin Fish and in Spanish it is called, Dorado. Mahi Mahi is a fish, NOT a mammal like dolphins.

It’s a firm textured white fish that is an excellent source of extra-lean protein. Mahi Mahi is rich in healthy vitamins and minerals such as niacin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium. It also has 400mg Omega-3s per 4-ounce servings. 

WHERE CAN I BUY MAHI MAHI ?

• Mahi Mahi is usually sold skinless, fresh, and frozen.
• Individually frozen fillets or fresh at a fishmonger department. 
• If you can’t find fresh or frozen Mahi Mahi, substitute another firm fish like Halibut, Snapper, or Swordfish.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE LEMON PARSLEY MAHI MAHI

• Mahi Mahi fillets
• Lemon
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Garlic
• Unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley

HOW TO MAKE LEMON PARSLEY MAHI MAHI

• Cut the lemon in half crosswise, juice half and cut the other half into thin slices; set aside.
• Pat the Mahi Mahi dry with paper towels; season with 1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
• Add the Mahi Mahi and sear, without moving, until browned on the bottom and the sides are cooked halfway up the fillets; about 5-8 minutes, depending on the thickness.
• Flip the fillets and continue to sear until cooked through, about 2-4 minutes more.
• The flesh will flake easily when done.
• Transfer to a serving plate.
• In the same skillet over medium-low heat, add the lemon juice, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt.
• Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Add the lemon slices and stir in butter pieces one at a time, letting each one melt before adding the next.
• Remove pan from heat, stir in parsley, and taste for seasoning.
• Pour warm lemon parsley butter over the Mahi Mahi and serve.

OTHER DELICIOUS FISH RECIPES TO TRY:

• Blackened Tilapia (Sugar-Free)
• Whole Sea Bass-Two Ways
• Sheet Pan Salmon with Broccolini and Baby Potatoes
• Honey-Lime Glazed Salmon
• Maple-Barbecue Salmon (Oven or Grill)
• Mustard-Roasted Snapper
• Tuna Bean Salad
• Curry Tuna Salad