Mahi Mahi With Garlic Butter Caper Sauce

mahi-mahi

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Cod is lower in calories and tilapia is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while being dairy-free.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can be more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Heat a pan and add avocado oil and butter.

Place the Mahi Mahi fillets in the pan.

Sprinkle garlic pepper seasoning and garlic powder on the fish.

Let the fish sear on one side, then flip it when ready.

Season the other side with garlic pepper seasoning.

Remove the fish from the pan once cooked and start making the sauce.

Add lemon juice to the pan and turn the heat on to deglaze.

Add minced garlic and garlic powder to the pan.

Add butter to the pan to create the sauce.

Taste the sauce and add a couple of drizzles of honey for sweetness.

Return the cooked Mahi Mahi to the pan with the sauce and let it simmer on low heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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