Blackened Mahi Mahi
Mahi mahi is a firm, white, mild and sweet tasting fish that is just perfect with our homemade blackened seasoning!
Servings 4
Calories 213kcal
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce mahi mahi filets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne more for extra spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the mahi mahi with a paper towel.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter and oil and cook until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot.
- While butter is melting, add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and thyme to a small dish and stir to combine. Sprinkle the filets liberally with the seasoning.
- Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until fish is cooked through and nicely browned.
- Squeeze lemon over the fish and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
If you prefer to use store bought blackened seasoning you’ll want about 2 tablespoons total to coat the fish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filet | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1362IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 2g