Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with Tomato Basil Pan Seared Mahi Mahi. This easy-to-make dish features succulent mahi mahi fillets seared to perfection and topped with fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a splash of lemon juice. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) Fresh Mahi Mahi Fillets
- 1 cup Ripe Tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Thaw mahi mahi if frozen and gather all ingredients.
- Season the fillets: Pat the fish dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the fish: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets: Carefully turn each fillet using a spatula; cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked through and flaky.
- Add tomatoes and garlic: Stir in chopped tomatoes and minced garlic; cook gently for about 2 minutes.
- Finish with basil and lemon: Remove from heat, add fresh basil leaves, and drizzle lemon juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg