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Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

This Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that creates a gourmet dish perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine seafood
Servings 5 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • large heavy bottom skillet

Ingredients
  

Fish

  • 4-5 fillets mahi mahi 4-6 oz. each, 1-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Spice Rub

  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice more or less to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Garnish (optional)

  • freshly chopped chives

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Mix together all of the Spice Rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Pat mahi mahi dry and rub spices into the fish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy bottom skillet. Once hot, add fillets, turn heat down to medium and cook approximately 4 minutes, flip fillets over, then cook an additional 2-4 minutes to your liking (it will depend on thickness; mahi-mahi should reach an internal temperature of 137°F). If fish is browning too quickly, then turn down the heat. Remove mahi mahi to a plate and tent with foil.
  • If needed, drain oil from skillet so you are left with about 1 tablespoon oil. Add shallot and sauté while scraping up the drippings for 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  • Whisk chicken broth with cornstarch and add to skillet along with heavy cream, lemon juice, thyme and parsley. Simmer until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add additional lemon juice if desired.
  • Nestle mahi mahi fillets back into the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets. Garnish with fresh chives and/or parsley (optional). Serve immediately with rice, mashed potatoes or pasta.

Notes

Mahi mahi fish should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days. Microwave for 1 minute followed by 20 second intervals until heated through. Add mahi mahi to a nonstick skillet and heat over medium low until warmed through. You may freeze the spice rubbed and cooked mahi mahi for up to three months without the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cream sauce, easy recipe, Fish Recipe, Lemon Garlic, Mahi Mahi, quick dinner
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