Description
This Brown Butter Lime Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salsa recipe offers a flavorful and elegant dish featuring perfectly seared mahi mahi fillets topped with a rich, nutty brown butter lime sauce and a fresh, zesty avocado salsa. The combination of buttery lime sauce and crisp, cool salsa creates a balanced and delicious seafood entrée perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Mahi Mahi and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 mahi mahi fish filets
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Avocado Salsa
- 1 large diced avocado (about 1 cup)
- 1 diced Roma tomato (about ½ cup)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup corn (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large 12 or 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to warm.
- Season and Cook Fish: Season the 4 mahi mahi filets with salt and ground black pepper on both sides. Add them to the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they develop a golden crust and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove Fish: Carefully remove the cooked fish from the skillet and set them aside on a plate to keep warm.
- Brown the Butter: Reduce the heat to medium-low, add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet, and swirl occasionally. Continue cooking until the butter turns light brown and emits a nutty aroma, indicating it is browned.
- Make Brown Butter Lime Sauce: Turn off the heat and whisk into the browned butter 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper until well combined.
- Rewarm Fish in Sauce: Return the mahi mahi filets to the skillet and spoon the brown butter lime sauce over them. Warm the fish on medium-low heat until heated through and well coated.
- Prepare Avocado Salsa: In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, diced Roma tomato, diced red onion, corn, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, finely chopped fresh cilantro, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Mix carefully to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Serve: Plate the mahi mahi fillets and generously top each with the fresh avocado salsa. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the butter does not burn while browning; remove from heat promptly when it turns a golden brown and smells nutty.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright, tangy flavor in both the sauce and salsa.
- Serve with steamed rice or a light salad for a complete meal.
- If corn is not in season, canned or frozen corn can be used after thawing and draining.
- To check fish doneness, use a meat thermometer for accuracy: mahi mahi is done at 145°F internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mahi mahi, brown butter sauce, lime, avocado salsa, seafood recipe, healthy fish dinner
