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Baked Mahi Mahi

Baked Mahi Mahi with Garlic: A Quick Flavor Bomb Dinner

Delicious Baked Mahi Mahi with Garlic, a quick and flavorful dinner option.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 2 fillets Mahi Mahi or other firm white fish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper fresh ground
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika can swap for smoked paprika
For the Flavor
  • 1 medium Lemon fresh slices
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped; use dried parsley if needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • small bowl
  • Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with a paper towel and place them on the baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and minced garlic to form a paste.
  4. Brush the spice mixture generously on both sides of each mahi mahi fillet.
  5. Lay fresh lemon slices on top of each seasoned fillet.
  6. Bake the mahi mahi for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

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