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Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce to Impress Tonight

Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a quick, healthy dinner option packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 oz Mahi Mahi Fillets Fresh or frozen
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mixed with water to thicken
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Freshly chopped for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For cooking

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Remove the Mahi Mahi fillets from the refrigerator 15–20 minutes prior to cooking and pat dry.
  2. Season both sides of the fillets with salt, pepper, and a spice rub made of flour and spices.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the Mahi Mahi fillets for about 4 minutes undisturbed until golden, then flip and cook for 2–4 minutes until done.
  5. Remove the fillets and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, simmer for 3 minutes, then whisk in heavy cream and cornstarch to thicken.
  7. Return Mahi Mahi to the skillet, coat with sauce, and heat through for 2 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with parsley and thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the Mahi Mahi to room temperature before cooking for even results. Customize the sauce with sun-dried tomatoes or red pepper flakes if desired.

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