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Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a quick and easy dish that's both elegant and delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large heavy bottom skillet

Ingredients
  

Fish

  • 4-5 fillets mahi mahi 4-6 oz. each, 1-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Spice Rub

  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice more or less to taste
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Garnish

  • freshly chopped chives optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Mix together all of the Spice Rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Pat mahi mahi dry and rub spices into the fish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy bottom skillet. Once hot, add fillets, turn heat down to medium and cook approximately 4 minutes, then flip fillets over, then cook an additional 2-4 minutes to your liking.
  • If needed, drain oil from skillet so you are left with about 1 tablespoon oil. Add shallot and sauté while scraping up the drippings for 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  • Whisk chicken broth with cornstarch and add to skillet along with heavy cream, lemon juice, thyme and parsley. Simmer until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add additional lemon juice if desired.
  • Nestle mahi mahi fillets back into the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets. Garnish with fresh chives and/or parsley (optional). Serve immediately with rice, mashed potatoes or pasta.

Notes

Mahi mahi fish should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days. For reheating, use microwave or stove carefully not to overcook.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Cream Sauce, Fish, Garlic, Lemon, Mahi Mahi, Quick Dinner
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