Easy Recipes

Garlicky Lemon Mahi Mahi

Beautifully flaky and tender when cooked, mahi mahi is the seafood dinner you should be making all year long. The firm and mild fish is not only completely delicious, but super-versatile—Cook it on the stove and add whatever fresh veg you like.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 (4-oz.) mahi mahi fillets
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 lemons, 1 sliced, 1 zested and juiced
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil until butter is melted. Add mahi mahi; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add asparagus and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to plate with fish.
3. Step 3In same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute, then stir in lemon slices, zest, and juice, and parsley. Remove from heat. Return mahi mahi and asparagus to skillet and spoon sauce over.
4. Step 4Top with parsley before serving.