Name: Blackened Mahi Mahi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: New American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 4 6-ounce mahi mahi fillets, see notes 1; finely chopped parsley, for garnish; lemon wedges, for serving

Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe

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| Last Updated on February 28, 2024

Blackened mahi mahi is an easy weeknight dish to make. Served with a side of grilled vegetables or a salad, this tender and flavorful dish creates a delicious, healthy meal.

Dinner

New American

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

3 tbsp

chili powder

2 tsp

smoked paprika

2 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

cayenne pepper

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

lemon juice

6-ounce mahi mahi fillets, see notes 1

finely chopped parsley, for garnish

lemon wedges, for serving

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Directions 5 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the blackening seasoning. In a bowl, whisk together the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.

Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe: Prepare the blackening seasoning.

Step 2

Prepare the mahi mahi. Cover each mahi mahi fillet completely with the blackening seasoning.

Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe: Prepare the mahi mahi.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and the seasoned mahi mahi. Cover the skillet and cook the mahi mahi for about 5 minutes. (See notes 2.)

Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Remove the cover and flip over the fish. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the fish is opaque throughout.

Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe: Remove the cover and flip over the fish.

Step 5

Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe: Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes:

As with most fish recipes, the best quality mahi mahi will result in the best tasting dish.
Do not overcrowd the pan and cook the fillets in batches if needed.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

234

FAT

9.3 g

PROTEIN

32.8 g

CARBS

5.3 g

Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 5 steps | 20 Minutes

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