Grilled Mahi Mahi
Grilled Mahi Mahi is a quick, healthy, and flavorful seafood dish with a mild sweetness and firm texture that grills beautifully. Seasoned with smoky spices and finished with butter, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a summer cookout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 Mahi Mahi filets
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Grilled lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Brush both sides of the Mahi Mahi filets with olive oil.
- Mix salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub seasoning mixture over the fish filets.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill filets flesh-side down for 3–5 minutes per side, flipping once, until internal temp reaches 145°F–160°F and fish flakes easily.
- Remove from grill and brush with melted butter.
- Serve hot with parsley or cilantro garnish and grilled lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use Cajun seasoning for a spicy kick.
- Try lemon-pepper for citrusy brightness.
- Substitute swordfish, halibut, or snapper for similar results.
- Add brown sugar and chili powder for a tropical sweet-spicy twist.
- Cook skin-on for easier grilling, remove before serving if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyliza.com/grilled-mahi-mahi/
