My Baked mahi mahi with lemon butter is the perfect choice for a light dinner. Mahi mahi is a mild white fish that is slightly sweet. It becomes perfectly tender and flaky after just 15 minutes in the oven. Baked mahi mahi makes a great dinner for 2, but you can easily make it for the whole family!
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Instructions
To begin, preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray or coat it with cooking oil.
Pat the 8 oz mahi mahi fillets dry using paper towels and de-bone them if needed (*see note). Then, season them all over with salt & pepper.
Slice from 1 large lemon and place 4 lemon slices in a baking dish, and set each fillet over 2 of the slices. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish fillets.
Meanwhile, heat the 4 tablespoon butter and allow it to melt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook for about 3 minutes until it takes on a ‘nutty’ aroma.
Add the minced 1 teaspoon garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Then remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon butter sauce on the side or drizzled over the cooked fish.
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Notes
Mahi-mahi is a very lean fish and will dry out easily, so be careful not to overcook it.
If you did not purchase deboned mahi mahi, you can remove the small bones with a pair of kitchen tweezers. They are easy to locate by rubbing your fingers across the flesh of the fish.
Mahi mahi does not need to be heavily seasoned because its natural flavor is mild and sweet.
Fish should have an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) as recommended by the USDA.*Many seafood enthusiasts think this temperature results in over-cooked fish.
Storing: Keep leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them for 3 to 4 days.
Reheating: To reheat, set your oven to 275°F (135°C). Place the fish fillets on a sheet of foil and sprinkle some water over the top. Wrap the foil tightly around the fish and place it on a wire rack or baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through.