Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe

blackened mahi mahi on a bed of white rice served with mango salsa on a white plate.

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Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe

This easy, Blackened Mahi Mahi is crusted with spicy seasonings, and baked on a sheet pan in the oven for just 10 minutes. It's just as healthy as it is satisfying - the perfect weeknight dinner recipe! Serve on a bed of white rice with refreshing mango salsa.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Servings: people

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Crystal DaCruz

Ingredients

4 mahi mahi fillets 4-6 ounce portions
1 tsp sea salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoon butter or extra virgin olive oil
1 lime

Instructions

Prepare the seasoning mixture by combining the salt and dry spices in a bowl and set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat each of the mahi mahi fillets dry using paper towels.
Season the mahi mahi by sprinkling a generous amount of the seasoning mixture over each fillet. As you're coating the fish, press down gently to make sure the seasonings stick and shake off any excess.
Place the mahi mahi on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes. When there are 2 minutes left (around the 8-minute mark), softly brush the top of each fillet with a little bit of olive oil. Close the oven and continue to bake for the remaining 2 minutes.
Remove the mahi mahi from the oven, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, garnish with remaining lime slices and serve.

Notes

Other Cooking Methods:

Pan sear the mahi mahi in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of melted butter for 3-4 minutes on each side. You'll need a metal fish spatula to flip the delicate fish.
Basting directions - cook it in a skillet without flipping it over and use a spoon to drizzle the melted butter over the fish as it cooks. Repeat this basting process for 7-8 minutes, making sure the mahi mahi is evenly coated. You'll need about 3-4 tablespoons of butter for basting.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

To thaw frozen mahi mahi place the steaks in a bowl and thaw them overnight in the refrigerator. Firmly pat dry using paper towels to squeeze out all the water.
Bake 10 minutes for every 1-inch of thickness. In this recipe, I use 1-inch thick mahi steaks and bake them for exactly 10 minutes.
Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap or store in a plastic airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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