Mahi Mahi Mango Lime Butter (Printable)
Tender grilled mahi mahi with zesty mango lime butter for a taste of the Caribbean.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 4 mahi mahi fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Mango Lime Butter
05 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
06 - Zest and juice of 1 large lime
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
13 - Extra lime wedges
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
02 - Pat mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and season evenly with sea salt and black pepper.
03 - Combine mango, lime zest and juice, softened butter, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes, cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
04 - Lightly oil grill grates. Place seasoned fillets on grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - During the final minute of grilling, spoon mango lime butter over each fillet and allow to melt.
06 - Remove fish from grill and transfer to serving plates. Top with additional mango lime butter and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
07 - Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by coconut rice, grilled vegetables, or fresh salad.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The mango lime butter comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy beachside restaurant
- Perfect for entertaining because the sauce can be made ahead and the fish cooks incredibly fast
02 -
- Mahi mahi cooks faster than you think, and overcooked fish is the one thing that will ruin this beautiful dish
- The mango lime butter thickens in the fridge, so let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before using if you made it ahead
03 -
- Marinate the mahi mahi in lime juice and olive oil for 30 minutes before grilling for an extra layer of flavor
- Halibut or snapper make excellent substitutions if you cannot find good mahi mahi at your market