Love & Best Dishes: Seared Mahi Mahi With Zesty Basil Butter Recipe | Fish Recipes for Dinner

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor.

Warm the pan and add butter.

Add lemon juice, pepper, fresh garlic, seasoning salt, and fresh chopped basil to the butter in the pan.

Cook the sauce on low heat to avoid scorching, allowing the garlic to cook and the flavors to meld.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in another pan.

Season the mahi mahi filets with salt and pepper.

Sear the mahi mahi filets for about 3 minutes on each side, keeping an eye on the cooking process.

Check the edges of the fish for doneness before flipping.

After 3 minutes, flip the fish and cook for another 3 minutes.

Once cooked, turn off the heat and prepare to serve the fish with the sauce.

Spoon the zesty lemon basil sauce over the cooked fish.

Garnish with fresh greens, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon.

Cooking Techniques

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