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Seared Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6 to 8-ounce) mahi mahi fillets

Directions

Zesty Basil Butter:

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.

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.

Spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.

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Reader Comments:

54321

I have a really serious question! Is there anything that Paula doesn't touch or cook that doesn't turn to gold?? This dish was UNBELIEVABLE. I partnered it with tomatoes from my garden and Ree Drummond's spinach salad. I then served it with a Riesling. Simple and Fantastic!! I have to say that I used it with 3 tilapia fillets. I had messaged Paula on Pinterest asking her if I could make that switch and she didn't respond like she normally does. It was fine though..the switch went well. I can't wait to do this for my food blog! Paula's recipes are always such a big hit and I know this one will sky rocket!!

By Naomi Blackburn on June 19, 2012

54321

Make this tonight.

By Felice on July 07, 2011

54321

absolutely wonderful and so simple

By Anonymous on September 28, 2010

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