Mahi Mahi With Cream Sauce Recipe
This mahi mahi with cream sauce is a quick, restaurant-style fish dinner made with seared fillets and a lemon caper cream sauce. The fish is finished with butter, white wine, cream, and fresh lemon juice. Ready in about 15 minutes, it works well for busy weeknights or a simple dinner that feels special. Serve it with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 mahi mahi fillets, 6-8 ounces each
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Lemon slices and lemon zest for garnish optional
Instructions
- Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook about 3 minutes per side, until opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the fish to a plate and keep warm.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the white wine to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits with a whisk. Simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and capers and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the mahi mahi to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets to coat.
- Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage
Store the fish and sauce together in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freezing isn’t recommended, as the cream sauce may separate when thawed.
To reheat, warm gently in the microwave for about 1 minute or on the stovetop over low heat until just heated through.
Freezing isn’t recommended, as the cream sauce may separate when thawed.
To reheat, warm gently in the microwave for about 1 minute or on the stovetop over low heat until just heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 441.8kcalCarbohydrates: 6.2gProtein: 33.5gTotal Fat: 30.1gSaturated Fat: 15.2gCholesterol: 189.6mgSodium: 331.3mgPotassium: 793.8mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1.7gNet Carbohydrates: 5.8g
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