Mahi Mahi Low Carb Recipes

KETO SEARED COCONUT LIME MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• sprinkle mahi mahi with salt and pepper
• in a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium high heat
• add mahi mahi to skillet and lightly sear each side until golden, about 1-1.5 minutes. The center will not be cooked. remove fish from skillet and set aside
• reduce heat to medium low and allow skillet to cool to reduced temperature.
• add 1 tbsp avocado oil to skillet
• add garlic, lemongrass and ginger to hot oil. Stir until fragrant and golden brown, about 45-60 seconds
• add golden monkfruit sweetener and stir for 20-30 seconds
• stir in chili paste
• stir in coconut milk and blend all ingredients thoroughly
• increase heat to medium and add fish sauce. allow sauce to simmer and thicken for about 2 minutes
• reduce heat to low and return seared fish to skillet. Allow fish to completely cook, about 4 minutes. Do not over cook.
• remove cooked fish from skillet and set on warm shirataki noodles, cauliflower rice or cooked greens. set aside.
• add lemon juice and lemon zest to sauce for preferred taste
• add salt and pepper as needed for taste
• spoon sauce over plated fish and garnish with cilantro
• Nutritional information: only 7 g net carbs per serving

MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Mix together all of the Spice Rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Pat mahi mahi dry and rub spices into the fish.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy bottom skillet. Once hot, add fillets, turn heat down to medium and cook approximately 4 minutes, flip fillets over, then cook an addition 2-4 minutes to your liking (it will depend on thickness,; mahi-mahi should reach an internal temperature of 137°F). If fish is browning too quickly, then turn down the heat. Remove mahi mahi to a plate and tent with foil.
• If needed, drain oil from skillet so you are left with about 1 tablespoon oil. Add shallot and sauté while scraping up the drippings for 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
• Whisk chicken broth with cornstarch and add to skillet along with heavy cream, lemon juice, thyme and parsley. Simmer until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I use about 1/4 teaspoon each) and add additional lemon juice if desired.
• Nestle mahi mahi fillets back into the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets. Garnish with fresh chives and/or parsley (optional). Serve immediately with rice, mashed potatoes or pasta.

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!

SWEET THAI CHILI MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Gather all the ingredients.
• Add water and sweetener into a small Teflon sauce pan and place on heat until boiling. Once boiling, remove from heat.
• Next add in the Sriracha, Sugar Free Ketchup, Garlic Powder and Xanthan Gum. Mix well until the Xanthan Gum dissolves and then transfer to a holding bowl.
• Add Roasted Macadamia Nuts into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and set aside. If you don't have a food processor, you can place the nuts into a plastic bag and use a rubber mallet to break into chunks.
• Finely chop green onions and set aside.
• Pat both sides of the mahi-mahi fillets dry with a paper towel and then sprinkle on Coconut Flour on both sides. Set aside once done.
• Add neutral oil to cast iron pan and place on high heat (please note that cast iron pan & handle gets VERY hot. So please wear mitts if you need to handle the pan). Once the oil starts to lightly smoke (about 2-3 minutes), carefully add mahi-mahi fillets into cast iron pan. Cover and cook for 1.5 minutes on one side and only 1 minute for the other. Once done, transfer to a serving plate.
• Sprinkle on macadamia nuts and green onions on top. Drizzle sauce to liking and enjoy hot!