If you enjoy the delicate flavor of white fish, this simple baked mahi mahi recipe is perfect for you. In just about 20 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful dish featuring mahi mahi’s mild, slightly sweet taste and firm texture. With a buttery lemon glaze and the ideal blend of seasonings, this easy bake delivers a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 1 pound Mahi Mahi fillets
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the lemon slices on the sheet to create a bed for the mahi mahi fillets.
- Place the fish on top of the lemon slices and brush both sides with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, thyme, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the fish.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then switch to broil on high for 1 ½ minutes to lightly crisp the top.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
