Creamy Mahi Mahi
This creamy mahi mahi fish is tender, flaky, low-carb, and cooks in under 20 minutes! Your family will love this recipe, plus it's so easy to make!
Servings: 3
Equipment
- skillet
- fish spatula to flip fish
- Wooden Spoon to stir sauce
Ingredients
- 3-4 mahi mahi fillets
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the mahi mahi fillets with a paper towel. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mahi-mahi to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove the fish from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, capers, and lemon zest. Saute for 10 seconds and then add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Once the sauce thickens add the lemon juice, check for seasoning, and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Place the fish back into the skillet, cover, and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Taste the sauce first to check the flavor before adding salt and pepper. When you cook the mahi mahi in a pan, it will release some salt, and you don't want the sauce to become overly salty.
- Don't have mahi mahi on hand? Use salmon, cod, or the fish of your choice.
- Feel free to include bell peppers and mushrooms.
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 829mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1997IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg