Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe
Blackened mahi mahi is a quick fish dinner made with mahi mahi fillets, Cajun seasoning, butter, and a hot skillet. The fish develops a flavorful dark crust while staying moist and flaky inside.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless mahi mahi fillets (figure 6-8 ounces per person)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- If frozen, thaw the mahi mahi completely and pat dry with paper towels.
- Let the fish sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.
- Brush the fish lightly with melted butter, then coat both sides with blackened seasoning.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl to coat.
- Place the fish in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until a dark crust forms.
- The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internally.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover blackened mahi mahi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a skillet over low heat with a little butter until warmed through.
Leftover mahi mahi is also great served cold over salads or flaked into fish tacos or omelets.
Nutrition
Calories: 361.1kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 42.4gTotal Fat: 19.8gSaturated Fat: 8.7gCholesterol: 195.7mgSodium: 734.5mgPotassium: 984.1mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.7g
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