Seared Mahi Mahi With Zesty Basil Butter

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

• Ready In: 30 mins
• 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.