Baked Chili Lime Mahi Mahi Recipes

WHOLE30 + KETO MAHI MAHI WITH CHILI LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the refined coconut oil, chili powder and lime zest.
• Stir to combine. Set aside.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
• Melt the coconut oil in the hot pan, then add the fish fillets.
• Cook about 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and the fish is cooked through with an internal temperature of 145ºF.
• Transfer the cooked fish to a plate and top with 1 tablespoon of the chili lime butter. Serve warm with wedges of lime. I love this with cauliflower rice and roasted asparagus!

CHILI LIME MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Add the Mahi fillets and the lime juice to a ziploc bag and refrigerate for 20 minutes or more to marinate.
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan to a medium heat. Sprinkle the mahi with chili powder and salt on both sides.
• Add the fillets to the heated pan and saute on both sides until the fish is white and flaky throughout (about 4 minutes per side).

MAHI-MAHI WITH GARLIC-LIME OIL

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Heat the oil and garlic in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into a medium heatproof bowl. Add the lime juice, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt, whisk to combine and set aside.
• Sprinkle the mahi-mahi generously with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the fish on the grill, rounded-side down, and cook until it releases from the grill and has grill marks, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip the fish and continue to cook until firm to the touch, about 5 minutes more.
• Divide the fish among 4 plates and spoon some of the garlic-lime oil over top. Serve with lime wedges and cooked white rice and the remaining sauce on the side. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

CHILI LIME MAHI MAHI SHEET TRAY

Steps:

• Start preheating the oven to 375F and lining a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a bowl, combine the, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano and soy sauce.
• Add fish fillets to bowl and marinate for 30 minutes or longer if desired.
• In a separate bowl, drizzle avocado oil, salt and pepper on the trimmed asparagus.
• Add both the marinated fish and asparagus to the prepared baking sheet.
• Layer lime slices along the fish.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes. Serve with rice and garnish with fresh parsley and extra lime slices. Serve warm.

BAKED CHILI-LIME MAHI-MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat a glass baking dish with cooking spray. Rub the fish on all sides with the chili powder. Place in the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with lime juice, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 15 minutes. Combine the mango, avocado, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper (if using) in a small bowl. Add the 2 teaspoons lime juice and toss well to coat. Let stand. Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish and bake the fish 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through. Serve topped with salsa.

LIME-MARINATED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lime juice, and grated lime zest together in a bowl to make the marinade.
• Place the mahi mahi fillets in the marinade and turn to coat; allow to marinate at least 15 minutes.
• Cook on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Garnish with the twists of lime zest to serve.

GARLIC-LIME MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Combine and whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, ground ginger, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Using aluminum foil, form an open "packet" to allow fish to sit in garlic-lime mixture for easier grilling.
• Coat bottom of foil with cooking spray or butter to prevent fish from sticking.
• Place the fish in the packet and brush with about half of the dressing and reserve the rest.
• Place packet on the grill, and cook to desired temperature, flipping only once.
• Brush mahi mahi steaks once again with the remaining dressing after flipping.

LIME MAHI-MAHI

Steps:

• Combine wine, scallions, garlic, juice, brown sugar, and salt.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
• Marinate steaks for 60 minutes.
• Grill or broil steaks, brushing with marinade.

BAKED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir mayonnaise, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl.
• Place mahi mahi in a baking dish. Spoon mayonnaise mixture over the fish, then turn to coat. Sprinkle saltines over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.