Blackened Mahi Mahi

Pan sear or broil for a quick, easy weeknight meal!

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Cuisine:

Cajun

Main Ingredients:

mahi mahi

Recipe Category:

Protein

Suitable for Diet:

Gluten Free
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Ingredients

mahi mahi

olive oil

blackened seasoning (1/2-1 tsp per fillet)

butter (optional)

 

Instructions

  1. Coat both sides of the fish with olive oil
  2. Sprinkle with blackened seasoning

 

TO PAN SEAR:

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat

Add oil of your choice, then mahi

Cook for 4-6 minutes on first side, then flip and cook for 3-5 minutes on the other side (until internal temperature is 145 F). Top with pat of butter just before it is finished (if desired)

 

TO BROIL:

Turn oven on to Broil (High, if there is an option)

Place mahi on parchment-coated backing sheet, then top with pat of butter

Broil for 8-10 minutes, or until internal temperature is 145 F