Mahi Mahi Mango Lime Butter (Printable Version)
Tender grilled mahi mahi with zesty mango lime butter for a perfect tropical summer dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 4 mahi mahi fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Mango Lime Butter
05 - 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
06 - Zest and juice of 1 large lime
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
13 - Extra lime wedges
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
02 - Pat mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
03 - In a food processor or blender, combine mango, lime zest and juice, softened butter, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes (if using), cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
04 - Lightly oil grill grates. Place mahi mahi fillets on grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - During the last minute of grilling, spoon a little mango lime butter over each fillet to melt.
06 - Remove fish from grill and transfer to serving plates. Top with more mango lime butter and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
07 - Serve immediately with your favorite tropical sides.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The mango lime butter creates an incredible sweet and tangy contrast against the mild, flaky fish
- Everything comes together in under 35 minutes but tastes like a restaurant quality meal
02 -
- Dry the fish thoroughly before oiling it, otherwise it will steam instead of grill and you'll miss out on those beautiful charred marks
- Don't overcrowd the grill or the temperature will drop and the fish will cook unevenly
03 -
- A quick thirty minute marinade in lime juice and olive oil makes the fish even more flavorful
- If your mango isn't quite ripe enough, add an extra half teaspoon of honey to compensate