Garlicky and Lemon Mahi Mahi

Fish isn’t a food I particularly enjoy, at least fish that is “fishy.” Mahi Mahi is a fish that is dense like a tuna, but meets my criteria of not “fishy.” The great thing about preparing fish is it cooks really fast and is totally doable on a work night. Just basic ingredients here but oh, what a delicious meal. The best part is there’s only one skillet that is used, so even clean up is a snap.

Garlicky and Lemon Mahi Mahi

Ingredients:

• 3 TBSP butter

• 4 mahi mahi fillets

• pink salt

• ground pepper

• 1 lb asparagus

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 lemon, sliced

• zest and juice of 1 lemon

• parsley for garnish

Directions:

1.   In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 TBSP butter. Add mahi-mahi and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. 

2.   To skillet, add 1 TBSP butter. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate.

3.   To skillet, add remaining 1 TBSP butter. Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then stir in lemon, zest, juice, and parsley. Remove from heat, then return mahi-mahi and asparagus to skillet and spoon over sauce. 

4.   Garnish with more parsley before serving.