Seared Mahi Mahi With Zesty Basil Butter

Cooks4_6's Note:

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

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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.