How to Cook Baked Mahi Mahi. Easy to Cook Recipe for Beginners!

mahi mahi fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: cod

Tilapia is lower in cost and calories while still providing a mild flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats can provide a healthier, whole grain option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Heat water in a pot for blanching asparagus, adding a lot of salt to the water.

Trim the hard ends off the asparagus with a knife.

Once the water is boiling, add the asparagus and garlic to blanch for about 1 minute.

Remove the asparagus from the heat and season with pepper, then set aside.

Season the mahi mahi fillets with lemon juice, ensuring to coat them well.

Mix garlic powder, salt, white pepper, and cilantro in a bowl for seasoning.

Dip the mahi mahi fillets in the seasoning mixture to coat them thoroughly.

Transfer the seasoned mahi mahi to a sheet pan.

Once the oven is heated, place the sheet pan with mahi mahi on the middle rack.

After about 10 minutes, flip the mahi mahi fillets to ensure even cooking.

Check the internal temperature of the fish, aiming for 137°F (58°C).

If the temperature is close to being done, switch the oven to broil to crisp the top.

Once the fish has a little color on top, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

Plate the dish starting with the cauliflower puree, then add the mahi mahi and asparagus.

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