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Mahi Mahi Marinade

The ultimate Mahi Mahi Marinade recipe to elevate your baked, pan-seared, or grilled mahi mahi with incredible flavor. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this quick marinade is all you need to transform an otherwise simple fish into a standout dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 6-8 oz mahi mahi fillets

Instructions
 

  • Place olive oil, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, honey, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl big enough to accommodate mahi mahi fillets. Give it a whisk until fully combined.
  • Reserve two tablespoons of the marinade and set it aside.
  • Thoroughly dry the fillets on both sides using paper towels.
  • Add the now-dried fillets to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  • When ready to cook (or grill), remove from the marinade and cook using your preferred method. Once cooked, drizzle it with the reserved marinade.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 2/3 cups of marinade which should be good for marinating four 6-8 oz of mahi mahi fillets. If you are using more fish, you can easily multiply the recipe.
  • Make-ahead Instructions: Mix all the marinade ingredients in a mason jar, give it a shake, and store in the refrigerator. Thirty minutes before you are ready to cook or grill your Mahi Mahi, dry them thoroughly and place them in a large shallow plate. Pour marinade over making sure that the fish fillets are thoroughly coated with the marinade.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 583mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Mahi Mahi Marinade
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