Description
Grilled Mahi Mahi is a summer delight that combines the ocean’s freshness with a smoky char. This easy-to-follow recipe brings together succulent fish fillets marinated in zesty lemon, garlic, and honey, creating a dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or lively barbecues. Each bite offers a burst of flavor and pairs beautifully with sides like roasted vegetables or coconut rice. Impress your family and friends with this tasty dish that captures the essence of coastal cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Mahi Mahi fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using) to create the marinade.
- Place Mahi Mahi fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F).
- Remove fillets from marinade, shaking off excess. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs over fillets before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mahi Mahi fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg