Description
Flaky mahi-mahi baked to perfection, then topped with a bright, flavorful Italian-style tomato and caper sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 fillets (170 g) Mahi Mahi fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped shallots
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 1/2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 pint (473 ml) of the sweetest cocktail tomatoes you can find, halved
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves thinly sliced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and thyme. Arrange Mahi Mahi fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle evenly with seasoning mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While fish is baking, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallots, oregano, and capers; sauté for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Stir in halved grape tomatoes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add butter and balsamic vinegar, simmer gently for another 3-5 minutes until bubbly and tomatoes soften slightly.
- In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced garlic; cook gently, stirring continuously, for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove immediately and drain on paper towels.
- Remove baked Mahi Mahi from oven. Spoon the tomato and caper sauce generously over each fillet. Sprinkle with crispy garlic slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the mahi-mahi in the lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don’t have cocktail tomatoes, use cherry or Roma tomatoes, halved or quartered.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100