Low Fat Grilled Mahi Mahi with Lemon Herb Butter
Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible Low Fat Grilled Mahi Mahi with Lemon Herb Butter. This healthy yet flavorful recipe combines the naturally mild and flaky mahi mahi with a luscious homemade lemon herb butter made from fresh parsley, dill, zesty lemon, and just a touch of rich unsalted butter. It's a perfect balance of zesty brightness and savory indulgence without excess fat. The fillets are lightly seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then grilled to perfection in just minutes, making this dish an ideal choice for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Served warm with the melting butter cascading over the fish, this dish pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables or a crisp salad. Perfect for those seeking a light and healthy seafood option, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces mahi mahi fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the lemon herb butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, and lemon zest. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set aside.
Step 2
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 3
Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of the fillets lightly with olive oil.
Step 4
Season the fillets on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 5
Once the grill is hot, place the mahi mahi fillets on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillets.
Step 6
Remove the fish from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Step 7
Immediately spoon the prepared lemon herb butter over the top of each fillet, allowing it to melt and flavor the fish.
Step 8
Garnish with additional chopped parsley or lemon slices if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (902.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1155.0 |
| Total Fat 60.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 646mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1959.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 144.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 104.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4011.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories