Blackened Mahi Mahi
This blackened mahi mahi dish is quick, with bold flavors of the spices coming through to make the fish sign. When paired with a homemade guacamole on top it's even better.
Created by: Jenny Shea Rawn
Lean Protein
IRON RICH
Promotes heart health
IMMUNE SUPPORT
INGREDIENTS
4 servings
2Avocado
1/4Red Onion
1/4 CupCilantro
1Lime
6 oz.Mahi Mahi Filets
1 TspOnion Powder
1 TspPaprika
1 TspDried Oregano
1 TspDried Thyme
1/2 TspSalt
1/4 TspBlack Pepper
1 TbspAvocado Oil
1-2 TbspSalted Butter
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine avocado chunks, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning to your liking. Set aside.
Mahi Mahi
- To make the blackening seasoning, combine onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Mix well.
- Using a paper towel or kitchen towel, pat the mahi fillets very dry on both sides. This will help the fish develop a nice crust.
- Sprinkle the blackening seasoning liberally on all sides of the fillets. Using your hands, press the seasoning into the fish.
- Add oil and butter to a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. (Be sure to turn the exhaust fan on and open kitchen windows, as blackening can create quite a bit of smoke.) When pan is hot, carefully add the fish. Cook fillets for 3-4 minutes, until a nice dark crust appears on one side. Flip mahi and cook another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the filets. Mahi is cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 135-140 degrees F in the center of the thickest part of the fillet, as measured with a meat thermometer. Fish will have turned from translucent flesh to white and opaque throughout and will flake easily with a fork.
- Remove from skillet.
- Serve mahi mahi with a dollop of chunky guacamole and lime wedges.