Broiled Mahi Mahi Recipe (2024)

Who knew that this Broiled Mahi Mahi Recipe was so fast and simple to make? It’s a great way to make a flavorful dinner that everyone will love. Broiling fish is a great way to keep the fish moist and tender with every bite. This is a simple weeknight dinner recipe!

With very few ingredients needed, this simple mahi mahi recipe just might become your new favorite way to make fish. The lightness to this recipe doesn’t weigh you down and pairs perfectly with a side salad or steamed veggies.

Ingredients Needed

• 4 Mahi Mahi fillets
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter – divided
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ Tbsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. cracked black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

How to make Broiled Mahi Mahi Recipe

1. Place oven rack in top position, and preheat oven to broil setting.
2. Grease a broiler pan. If you do not have a broiler pan, life a jelly roll baking sheet with foil, and place a cooling rack on top of the pan.
3. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter, then drizzle over the Mahi Mahi fillets.
4. Lightly dust the fillets with flour and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Place pan into the oven and broil for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to brown, watching closely.
6. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, parsley, and remaining butter. Carefully open the oven and remove the broil pan, then pour over the Mahi Mahi fillets.
7. Place back into the oven and broil for an additional 5 minutes, or until the fillets flakes easily with a fork and have reached an internal temperature of 137 degrees F.

Recipe FAQs and Notes

Why is my fish dry?

If you overcook fish, it’s going to be dry. Just follow the directions and it should stay moist and delicious!

What side dishes go well with mahi mahi?

I love steamed broccoli as well as a nice side salad. Fish pairs perfectly with any type of vegetable!

How do you reheat leftover fish?

You have to be careful when you reheat leftover fish so that you don’t overcook it. Low and slow in the oven is always a good choice!

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Broiled Mahi Mahi Recipe

Broiled Mahi Mahi Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Who knew that this Broiled Mahi Mahi Recipe was so fast and simple to make? It's a great way to make a flavorful dinner that everyone will love. Broiling fish is a great way to keep the fish moist and tender with every bite. This is a simple weeknight dinner recipe!

See Also

Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 Mahi Mahi fillets
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter - divided
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ Tbsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. cracked black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Place oven rack in top position, and preheat oven to broil setting.
2. Grease a broiler pan. If you do not have a broiler pan, life a jelly roll baking sheet with foil, and place a cooling rack on top of the pan.
3. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter, then drizzle over the Mahi Mahi fillets.
4. Lightly dust the fillets with flour and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Place pan into the oven and broil for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to brown, watching closely.
6. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, parsley, and remaining butter. Carefully open the oven and remove the broil pan, then pour over the Mahi Mahi fillets.
7. Place back into the oven and broil for an additional 5 minutes, or until the fillets flakes easily with a fork and have reached an internal temperature of 137 degrees F.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 337Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 475mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 38g

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