A mouth-watering recipe for Seared Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter
Seared Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter
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Category
Fin Fish
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Author:
Food Network
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus additional for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus additional for seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 6 to 8-ounce mahi mahi fillets
Directions
- Combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
Searing the Mahi-Mahi
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the fish for 3 minutes; then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the fillets to individual plates.
- Spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the fish for 3 minutes; then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the fillets to individual plates.
- Spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.
