Lemon Butter Mahi Mahi Recipe

Mahi Mahi with Lemon Butter and Tomatoes in a Pan.

4.80 from 5 votes

Lemon Butter Mahi Mahi Recipe

Simple yet packed with flavor, this Lemon Butter Mahi Mahi recipe might be one of my favorite fish recipes of all time. It comes together in under 30 minutes, and you only need one pan, meaning cleanup is a breeze.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 308kcal

Author: Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Equipment

1 saute pan

Ingredients

1-2 tablespoons olive oil
14 ounces mahi mahi two 7 ounce filets or similar
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup shallot finely diced
1 tablespoon garlic minced, about 2-3 cloves
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
pinch kosher salt to season
few turns cracked black pepper to season
¼-⅓ cup chicken stock deglaze the pan
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
1.5 tablespoons parsley chopped small, extra as garnish

Instructions

Warm

Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat.

Prepare

Pat the mahi mahi dry with a paper towel, removing any excess moisture. Then, season the mahi mahi filets with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.

Sear

Add the fish to the pan, and sear for 3 minutes on each side. Next, reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking the fish for another 1-2 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan, and set it aside.

Cook

Using the same pan, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Once melted, add the shallots and minced garlic. Let them sweat for 1-2 minutes before adding the tomatoes. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
Once the tomatoes have blistered, deglaze the pan with chicken stock. Once the chicken stock reduces, add the fresh squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley. Simmer until the sauce reduces a touch.

Assemble

Nestle the cooked mahi mahi into the lemon butter sauce. Top it with a few spoonfuls of the sauce and some of the cooked tomatoes. Garnish the finished dish with freshly chopped parsley and tomatoes, serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

How long do leftovers last? Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, leftovers will stay fresh for three to four days. Reheat your mahi mahi with tomatoes and lemon butter sauce in the microwave just until warmed through.

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