Best 7 Sauteed Mahi Mahi Recipes

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Sauteed mahi mahi is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for any occasion. Mahi mahi, also known as dolphinfish, is a firm, flaky fish with a mild flavor that pairs well with a variety of sauces and seasonings. When sautéed, mahi mahi cooks quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Read on to discover some amazing sauteed mahi mahi recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and make you a master chef!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAHI MAHI



Mahi Mahi image

Mahi mahi, also known as dorado, is hearty, tender, flaky and waiting to grace your dining table with this astonishingly easy recipe! The mahi mahi is spice rubbed then pan seared until golden then bathed in an intoxicating, creamy lemon, garlic sauce. It looks and tastes fancy but is super quick and easy to make! Serve this one pot mahi mahi recipe with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice with a big green salad and garlic bread and you have one of the most tantalizing dinners of all time! I've included step by step, detailed instructions on how to cook mahi mahi so you can master this recipe, even if you've never made fish before!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4-5 mahi mahi fillets (4-6 oz. each, 1-inch thick )
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced shallots
3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon juice (more or less to taste)
salt and pepper to taste
freshly chopped chives

Steps:

  • Mix together all of the Spice Rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Pat mahi mahi dry and rub spices into the fish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy bottom skillet. Once hot, add fillets, turn heat down to medium and cook approximately 4 minutes, flip fillets over, then cook an addition 2-4 minutes to your liking (it will depend on thickness,; mahi-mahi should reach an internal temperature of 137°F). If fish is browning too quickly, then turn down the heat. Remove mahi mahi to a plate and tent with foil.
  • If needed, drain oil from skillet so you are left with about 1 tablespoon oil. Add shallot and sauté while scraping up the drippings for 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  • Whisk chicken broth with cornstarch and add to skillet along with heavy cream, lemon juice, thyme and parsley. Simmer until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I use about 1/4 teaspoon each) and add additional lemon juice if desired.
  • Nestle mahi mahi fillets back into the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets. Garnish with fresh chives and/or parsley (optional). Serve immediately with rice, mashed potatoes or pasta.

SAUTEED MAHI MAHI



Sauteed Mahi Mahi image

This Hawaiian favorite white, sweet, moderately dense fish is most often served at luaus either baked or sauteed

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2-2 lbs mahi mahi, filet
salt and pepper
flour, as needed
2 tablespoons butter, per each fish piece
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon capers, per each fish piece (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice the mahi-mahi into 3" thick pieces.
  • Salt and pepper the mahi mahi filet.
  • Flour each piece and place on side.
  • Heat butter in pan on medium low. Crush garlic and place in with butter while cooking.
  • Add white wine immediately and bring up heat. Place mahi-mahi filet in pan and sauté on both sides.
  • If desired, add 1/2 teaspoons capers to pan five minutes prior to completion of each individual filet.
  • Cook with capers for another 2 minutes. Serve.

GARLIC-LEMON MAHI



Garlic-Lemon Mahi image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil, for sauteing
One 6- to 8-ounce mahi-mahi fillet
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup white wine
1-ounce unsalted butter, melted or cubed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil. Add the mahi and cook until the underside is golden brown. Turn the fish over and add the garlic, lemon juice, and white wine. Once the wine and lemon juice have cooked down, add the butter. Finish cooking and season with salt and pepper.

MAHI MAHI IN FRESH OREGANO SAUCE



Mahi Mahi in Fresh Oregano Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-ounce water
4 mahi mahi fillets
Butter, for sauteing
4 ounces diced white mushrooms
Salt
2 ounces olive oil
2 bay leaves
6 garlic cloves
4 shallots, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped, plus additional minced onion for garnish
1 whole jalapeno pepper
1 boiled zucchini, julienned
1-ounce fresh oregano leaves
1-ounce minced roasted tomato
1-ounce white wine

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the bay leaves, garlic, shallots, 1/2 chopped onion, and jalapeno pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Add the boiled zucchini and fresh oregano and then continue to saute for 1 minute. Add the minced tomato, white wine, and water, stir, and remove from the heat.
  • Poach the mahi mahi fillets in water a large saute pan; cook until a knife slides in easily and fish is opaque throughout.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small saute pan. Add the white mushrooms, additional minced onion, and salt, to taste. Saute until the mushrooms are cooked through.
  • Distribute the oregano sauce among 4 serving plates, and then top with the mahi mahi. Top the fish with the mushroom and onion mixture.

MAHIMAHI WITH ONION, CAPERS, AND LEMON



Mahimahi with Onion, Capers, and Lemon image

Categories     Citrus     Fish     Onion     Broil     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons capers (in brine), rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 (6-oz) pieces mahimahi fillet (1 1/2 to 2 inches thick) with skin
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring frequently, until golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in water and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 1 minute. Stir in butter until melted, then stir in capers and lemon juice. Remove from heat and keep warm, covered.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Pat fish dry, then brush all over with remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put fillets, skin sides down, on rack of a broiler pan and broil about 5 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Serve fish topped with onion mixture and sprinkled with parsley.

MAHI MAHI WITH BROWN-SUGAR SOY GLAZE



Mahi Mahi With Brown-Sugar Soy Glaze image

So easy to make! This glaze also works on other fish like halibut. The recipe is from Gourmet Magazine (Oct. 05).

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 scallions
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 (6 ounce) skinless mahi mahi fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Cut white and pale green parts of scallions crosswise into 2-inch pieces, then thinly slice enough scallion greens to measure 3 tablespoons.
  • Stir together brown sugar, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook fish on 1 side until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn fish over and brown 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture and simmer, covered, until fish is almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer fish with a slotted spatula to a heatproof platter and keep warm in oven. (Fish will cook through from residual heat.).
  • Add 2-inch scallion pieces and juices from fish platter to sauce and boil, stirring occasionally, until glaze is very thick and reduced to less than 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Spoon glaze over fish and sprinkle with scallion greens.

MEDITERRANEAN MAHI MAHI



Mediterranean Mahi Mahi image

I created this entree years ago when a friend gave me some fresh-caught mahi mahi. Shortly after, I entered the recipe in a contest and won! I think you'll agree it's a keeper. -Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup halved Greek olives
1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
4 mahi mahi fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large ovenproof skillet, saute onion and green pepper in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. , Stir in the salsa, wine, olives and Greek seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a bowl; set aside., Sprinkle mahi mahi with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, lightly brown fillets in remaining oil for 2 minutes on each side. Spoon salsa mixture over fillets. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 6 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until fish just turns opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh mahi-mahi fillets. If using frozen fillets, thaw them thoroughly before cooking.
  • Season the mahi-mahi fillets with salt and pepper before cooking. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the mahi-mahi fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Remove the mahi-mahi fillets from the skillet and serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.
  • For a more flavorful dish, you can marinate the mahi-mahi fillets in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
  • If you don't have a skillet, you can also cook the mahi-mahi fillets in a baking dish in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the mahi-mahi fillets for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.

Conclusion:

Sautéed mahi-mahi is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy this versatile fish. Whether you are new to cooking or a seasoned pro, you are sure to love this recipe.

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