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Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce for Cozy Nights

This Mahi Mahi Fish in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a quick and delightful dish that brings gourmet flavors to your dinner table in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Mahi Mahi approximately 4-6 oz each, 1-inch thick
  • to taste Salt enhances the fish’s natural taste
  • to taste Pepper adds warmth, use freshly cracked
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth preferably low sodium
  • 1-2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for best taste
  • 3 tablespoons Shallots minced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream can substitute with evaporated milk
  • 1-2 teaspoons Dried Thyme adds earthy notes
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for cooking
  • Cornstarch for thickening the sauce
  • Fresh Parsley finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large stainless-steel pan
  • whisk
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare the fish by bringing the mahi mahi fillets to room temperature, patting them dry, and seasoning with salt, pepper, and a spice rub.
  2. Heat a large stainless-steel pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter, and let it heat until shimmering.
  3. Carefully add the seasoned mahi mahi fillets to the hot pan and cook for about 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes.
  4. Remove the cooked mahi mahi and tent with foil to keep warm while preparing the sauce in the same pan.
  5. Sauté minced shallots and garlic in the pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  6. Whisk in chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, then add heavy cream, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Return the mahi mahi to the sauce, spoon sauce over, and let simmer for an additional minute.
  8. Plate the mahi mahi with sauce on top and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 28gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served immediately for optimal flavor and texture. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or pasta.

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