Description
Enjoy the satisfying taste of perfectly cooked fish with this flavorful and visually stunning Crispy Blackened Mahi Mahi, seasoned with a delightful blend of spices and served with fresh lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Mahi Mahi fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Spices: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the blackening spice.
- Dry the Fillets: Take the Mahi Mahi fillets and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. This step is crucial for gaining that crispy texture.
- Season the Fish: Rub both sides of each fillet generously with the spice mixture, ensuring they are well-coated for maximum flavor.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Wait until the oil is hot before adding the fish.
- Cook the Fillets: Once the oil is hot, gently place the fillets in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and has a nice, crispy blackened crust.
- Serve with Lime: Remove the fillets from the skillet and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Notes
Pat the fish dry to ensure the spices adhere well and avoid overcrowding the skillet to maintain high heat for a crispy texture. Serve immediately for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 75mg