Description
Make this amazing seafood dish in under 15 minutes using basic ingredients and simple techniques. The recipe creates mahi mahi with a beautiful golden crust and tender, flaky meat inside.
This reliable grilled mahi mahi recipe brings together classic seasonings and exact cooking methods to give you restaurant-quality results. You can serve 4 people with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 mahi mahi filets (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill: Heat your gas grill to medium-high (400-450°F). Clean the grates well and oil them to prevent the fish from sticking.
- Season the Fish: Dry the filets with paper towels and brush olive oil on both sides. Mix the dry seasonings in a small bowl and coat the fish evenly on both sides.
- Position on Grill: Put the seasoned filets on the hot grates. The fish should make a sizzling sound as it touches the surface.
- Monitor Cooking Time: Leave the fish uncovered and grill for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. The fish will release easily from the grates. Use a large spatula to flip the filets.
- Complete Cooking: Let it cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side. You’ll know it’s ready when the internal temperature hits 145°F and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish and Serve: Take the fish off the heat, add a splash of fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle some thyme leaves if you’d like.
Notes
- Your fish is ready when it looks opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- A large grilling spatula helps keep the filets in one piece while flipping.
- Frozen mahi mahi needs to thaw completely in the fridge overnight.
- You can keep any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in your fridge.
- The same temperature and timing work great for a stovetop grill pan too.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean