Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Lemon Garlic Butter

This week we have another recipe offered by one of our Fish Share members, Anne. Hope everyone enjoys!

With its firm, flaky texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor, mahi-mahi is one of the easiest fish to fall in love with. And the best part? You don't need a complicated recipe to make it shine.

Serves 4

Easy

Ingredients

• 4 Chatham Harvesters mahi-mahi fillets (about 5–6 oz each)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lemon (juice and zest)

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Prepare the fish. Thaw mahi-mahi completely in the refrigerator. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the skillet. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear the mahi-mahi. Place fillets in the hot skillet and cook for approximately 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through. The fish should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

4. Make the lemon garlic butter. Remove the fish and reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

5. Finish the sauce. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you'd like a little heat.

6. Serve and enjoy! Spoon the warm lemon garlic butter over the mahi-mahi and serve immediately.

What to Serve Alongside

This mahi-mahi pairs beautifully with roasted baby potatoes, steamed green beans, a simple garden salad, or rice to soak up that delicious lemon butter sauce.