This simple grilled Mahi Mahi is incredibly quick to make and is juicy, perfectly cooked, and full of amazing flavor. It's a perfect fish dinner for any night of the week with minimal cleanup. Plus, it's healthy and nutritious.
Serve with a side of Jasmine rice or lemon asparagus orzo and a Greek salad. Don't forget the drawn butter sauce for dipping!
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Mahi mahi is a seriously nutritious fish that has a semi-mild flavor with a hint of sweetness. It's no wonder that this fish is insanely popular.
My grilled mahi mahi recipe is easy to make and will be on the table in just 15 minutes! It's the perfect recipe to add some variety to your standard weeknight dinners.
🥘 Ingredients
These simple ingredients can be found anywhere. Frozen works but try to get your hands on some fresh mahi mahi, if you can.
- Mahi Mahi Fillets - 12 ounces of mahi mahi fillets (3, 4-ounce fillets).
- Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
- Salt - ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Paprika - ¼ teaspoon of paprika.
- Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon of onion powder.
- Lemon - 1 whole lemon sliced into wedges for serving.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make Grilled Mahi Mahi
This recipe is so simple, just season your fish and pop it on the grill. The only things you need for this recipe are your BBQ grill, a mixing bowl, and a basting brush.
This recipe is for 3 fillets of fish, but go ahead and buy as much fish as you need and adjust your seasoning accordingly.
- Preheat. To get started, preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-450°F / 191-232°C).
- Combine spices. In a small bowl, combine ½ teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, as well as ¼ teaspoon each of pepper and paprika.
- Season fish. Next, brush the 3, 4-ounce mahi mahi fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil on both sides. Then, season generously, making sure to get all sides of the fish.
- Grill. Grill your fish for 4-5 minutes per side, until it has a nice golden color.
- Serve. Once cooked, remove the mahi mahi from the grill and serve immediately with a lemon wedge.
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- To keep your fish from sticking to the grill, it is important to brush your mahi mahi with oil. Also, wait until the fish naturally releases from the grill instead of trying to turn it too early.
- Fresh mahi mahi is the best option, but if you can't find it, then frozen fillets work too! Just make sure to let them thaw out in the fridge first.
- To store: Place your fish into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To freeze: Make sure your cooked fish has fully cooled, and then place it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- To reheat: Reheat your fish by heating it over medium heat in a skillet or by placing it in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated thoroughly.
❓ Recipe FAQs
There are two easy ways to tell if your fish is done cooking. First, the color of your mahi mahi should be opaque. Secondly, it should flake easily with a fork! If it is resistant to flaking, it isn't done cooking yet!
There are two easy ways to tell if your fish is done cooking. First, the color of your mahi mahi should be opaque. Secondly, it should flake easily with a fork! If it is resistant to flaking, it isn't done cooking yet!
Mahi mahi is a fantastic fish for grilling! The firm texture of the meat helps to keep it together so it won't fall apart while it's on the grill.
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📖 Recipe Card
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Ingredients
- 12 oz mahi mahi fillets (3, 4-ounce fillets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 whole lemon (for serving)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- To get started, preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-450°F / 191-232°C).
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Next, brush the mahi mahi fillets with olive oil on both sides. Then, season generously, making sure to get all sides of the fish.
- Grill your fish for 4-5 minutes per side, until it has a nice golden color.
- Once cooked, remove the mahi mahi from the grill and serve immediately with a lemon wedge.
Notes
- To keep your fish from sticking to the grill, it is important to brush your mahi mahi with oil. Also, wait until the fish naturally releases from the grill instead of trying to turn it too early.
- Fresh mahi mahi is the best option, but if you can't find it, then frozen fillets work too! Just make sure to let them thaw out in the fridge first.
- To store: Place your fish into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To freeze: Make sure your cooked fish has fully cooled, and then place it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- To reheat: Reheat your fish by heating it over medium heat in a skillet or by placing it in a 350°F (177°C) oven until heated thoroughly.
Michael says
My wife and I love this recipe! It's simple yet delicious. Since I saw this one week ago I have already used it twice. Delectable, thank you!
Adie says
Recipe is fantastic. I’ve even turned non fish lovers around!,
Beth says
Delish, and super easy.