Description
Mahi in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms flaky mahi mahi into a culinary delight. This recipe features a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this elegant seafood dish. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or buttery mashed potatoes for a complete meal that balances richness with freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 mahi mahi fillets (4–6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons minced shallots
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (more or less to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped chives
Instructions
- Mix together all of the spice rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Pat the mahi mahi dry and rub the spices into the fish fillets evenly.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy-bottom skillet. Once hot, add the fillets and turn down the heat to medium. Cook for approximately 4 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip the fillets over carefully and cook an additional 2-4 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 137°F. If they are browning too quickly, lower the heat. Remove fillets from skillet and tent them with foil.
- If needed, drain excess oil from the skillet so you are left with about 1 tablespoon. Add shallots and sauté while scraping up any drippings for about 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk chicken broth with cornstarch in a separate bowl. Add this mixture to the skillet along with heavy cream, lemon juice, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Simmer until reduced by half and slightly thickened (about 4-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Nestle the cooked mahi mahi fillets back into the skillet and spoon sauce over each fillet. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired. Serve immediately alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg