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Baked Mahi Mahi

This Baked Mahi Mahi is a delightful seafood dish, bursting with flavor and super easy to prepare!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish:
  • 2 fillets Mahi Mahi defrosted
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
  • 3 slices lemon
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme and dill
  • 3/4 cup cherries pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained
  • 1/3 cup mixed herbs chopped (mostly dill, some parsley and chives)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • Pinch salt and pepper
For Serving:
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Cooking Steps:
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the Mahi Mahi fillets dry with a paper towel.
  3. Rub the fillets with oil, then sprinkle the sea salt, pepper, and chili flakes over both sides.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. In your baking dish, place the seasoned Mahi Mahi fillets. Top each fillet with the sautéed garlic and butter mixture, followed by lemon slices, fresh thyme, and dill.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped cherries and drained capers over the fish.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the chopped mixed herbs, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle this mixture over the fillets.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  9. Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven. Serve the Baked Mahi Mahi over a bed of cooked wild rice with a side of steamed broccoli.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, replace wild rice with cauliflower rice.
  • Use ghee instead of butter for a richer flavor.
  • Consider omitting honey or substituting with a low-carb sweetener.
  • Pair with a fresh salad instead of steamed broccoli for a refreshing crunch.