Seared Mahi Mahi With Zesty Basil Butter

Submitted by Cook4_6

"Mahi Mahi is on sale this week...posted to try (I am trying to grill the fish though)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped fresh
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• mahi mahi fillet

directions

1. Zesty Basil Butter:

2. Combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the fish for 3 minutes; then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the fillets to individual plates.
4. Spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.

Reviews

[mama smurf]

I saw this recipe on Paula Deen's show and thought it looked soooo good I had to try it....it was delicious. I did as the recipe stated and cooked it in a large skilllet. Thank you for posting.