Mahi Mahi Recipe With A Flavorful Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

This mouthwatering seared mahi mahi is dressed in an incredible buttery lemon garlic sauce that will keep you coming back for more after every bite. It comes out so tender, flaky, and perfectly seasoned and it's a hit every time we make it at our house. Plus, this healthy mahi mahi recipe is as quick & easy as making fish gets, and the results speak for themselves!

The Best Mahi Mahi Recipe

If you've never made mahi mahi before, this mahi mahi in a lemon garlic sauce is the perfect recipe to start with!

The recipe is made in just one pan with a handful of simple ingredients. And the lemon garlic butter sauce goes perfectly with the wonderfully tender and flaky mahi mahi.

Honestly, it yields results that are restaurant-quality delicious! Even if you don't even fish typically, I think you'll love this recipe.

Best of all, the prep time for this mahi mahi is minimal, and it takes just 20 minutes from start to finish to make! 

By the way, if you're looking for a tasty side to go with this recipe, give this low carb cheese bread, or these cauliflower mashed potatoes a shot! 

Ingredients

As I said before, the ingredient list for this mahi mahi recipe is incredibly simple. You only need two mahi mahi steaks and 6 pantry staples to make this show-stopping fish dinner.

Anyway, here are all of the mahi mahi ingredients:

• 2 Mahi Mahi Steaks, skinless
• Salt and Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp. Butter
• 1 tbsp. Lemon Zest
• 1 tsp. Garlic, grated
• Lemon Slices
• Lemon Pepper (optional)
• Chives to garnish

Ok, so this recipe is made with mahi mahi steaks, which are cut crosswise through the bone of the fish, and look more flat and oval compared to fish fillets.

But, if all you can find are mahi mahi fillet, those would work well here too. Fish fillets generally cook faster than fish steaks, so you may need to cut down on the cooking time here a little bit.

By the way, I use really similar garlic butter sauce recipes for this salmon in a creamy sauce and Instant Pot shrimp. They're two more tasty fish recipes you'll definitely want to try next!

How To Cook Mahi Mahi

Once again, this seared mahi mahi in lemon butter sauce is super quick and easy to make.

The mahi mahi steaks themselves need only a few minutes to cook and the total recipe is done on the stovetop in 20 minutes or less.

Now, let's get into the details of this easy recipe.

Step 1: Cook the Mahi Mahi

First, pat your mahi mahi steaks - or fillets - dry on both sides with paper towels. Then, season each side of the lean white fish with salt and pepper.

If using frozen fillets, make sure to thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours first.

Anyway, next you'll want to heat your olive oil in a non-stick skillet at medium high heat.

Then, pan sear the mahi mahi in the hot pan until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. And if you're using thinner fillets, it'll take a minute less since it's such a lean fish, and you'll want to cook it over medium heat.

Step 2: Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce

Once you pan sear the mahi mahi steaks, transfer them to a plate.

Now, in the same skillet, add the butter, lemon zest, and grated garlic. Cook until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant - this should take about 2-3 minutes.

Lastly, place the mahi mahi steaks back in the skillet and use a spoon to pour some of the butter sauce over the fish.

Finally, let it cook for a few minutes so the mahi mahi can soak up the garlic butter sauce.

Step 3: Garnish and Serve

Place your lemon slices on the mahi mahi to garnish, then sprinkle with some chopped chives. By the way, if you don't have chives, fresh parsley would work really well too.

Lastly, serve immediately with mashed potatoes or whatever you want, and enjoy!

By the way, I like to serve my cooked fish with some lemon pepper on top and a slice of lemon to squeeze fresh lemon juice to give the mild white fish an added flavor.

How To Store Mahi Mahi

Ok, so this mahi mahi recipe is the kind of dish that's best enjoyed super fresh. And since this recipe makes 2 mahi mahi filets, you probably won't have any left. 

But, if you do happen to have leftovers, they'll keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Or, you can even freeze them by storing them in an airtight container - or freezer-safe bag - in the freezer for up to 2 months.

How To Reheat Mahi mahi

So to reheat your mahi mahi, you can put it in a baking dish with a splash of water and cover it with foil.

Then, just place the dish in an oven set to 275°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until the mahi mahi reaches an internal temperature of between 125°F and 130°F. 

Oh, and here are some other reheating methods.

Wrapping It Up

So, that's how to cook mahi mahi perfectly every time!

If it seems crazy easy, that's because it is.

This mahi mahi recipe is subtle, juicy, tender, and makes for the perfect fish dinner. And, as a bonus, mahi mahi also happens to be a sustainable seafood option that is also packed with protein and omega-3 all while being low fat. 

So, not only does it taste fantastic, but it's also really good for you.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this mahi mahi in a lemon butter sauce as much as I/we do. If you gave this recipe a try, don't forget to let me know what you think in the comments!

Also, be sure to check out my Youtube channel and Instagram for more recipes.

Oh, and if you want to give another seafood recipe a try, you have to make this baked snapper next!

More Dinner Recipes

If you want to try some more fish recipes and other easy dinner recipes, I have a bunch on the blog you have to check out.

Give all of these a try next: 

• Tuna salad
• Blackened chicken
• Shrimp scampi
• Pan seared salmon
• Flavorful chicken thighs
• Air fryer tilapia

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