KETO LEMON BUTTER MAHI & ASPARAGUS | Easy Keto Fish Recipe | Suz and The Crew

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and has a higher smoke point.

mahi-mahi fillets

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Cod is a lean white fish, while tilapia is often more affordable.

Chop about 1 tablespoon of cilantro and set aside.

Prep 1 pound of fresh asparagus by snapping off the woody ends.

Rinse the asparagus after prepping.

Grate the zest of 1 lemon, about 1 tablespoon, and set aside.

Slice the lemon in half and remove any visible seeds for juicing later.

Season 4 mahi-mahi fillets with Himalayan pink salt and ground black pepper on both sides.

Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in an electric skillet over medium heat (about 325°F).

Once the butter is foaming, add the mahi-mahi fillets to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on one side.

Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 4 minutes on the other side.

Remove the cooked mahi-mahi to a separate plate and let it rest.

In the same skillet, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the asparagus, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Sauté the asparagus for about 3 minutes until tender but still crunchy.

Remove the asparagus to a separate plate and lower the heat to medium-low (about 275°F).

Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt until foamy.

Add 2 heaping teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the lemon zest and squeeze in the lemon juice, being careful to catch any seeds.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped cilantro to the skillet and mix well.

Add 3 more tablespoons of unsalted butter to create a sauce, stirring to combine.

Return the mahi-mahi and its juices to the skillet, flipping each piece to coat in the sauce.

Add the asparagus back to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the sauce, heating through for about 1 minute.

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