How to Make Lime-Marinated Mahi Mahi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a tasty and healthy seafood recipe to add to your repertoire? Look no further than this delightful Lime-Marinated Mahi Mahi dish. Bursting with zesty citrus flavors and succulent fish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Mahi Mahi, also known as dolphinfish or dorado, is a popular fish with a mild, sweet flavor and a firm texture that holds up well to grilling or searing. Combined with a tangy lime marinade, this recipe takes this already delicious fi...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon grated lime zest (Optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 (4 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
  • 2 twists lime zest (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, lime zest, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Add mahi mahi fillets and turn to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove mahi mahi from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook mahi mahi on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Garnish with the twists of lime zest to serve.
  • Nutrition

    860 cal.

    • Total Fat: 85g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 99mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 504mg