Description
This Mahi Mahi Mango Lime Butter features pan-seared, flaky fish topped with a smooth mango lime butter sauce infused with white wine and ginger. It’s fresh, elegant, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining.
Ingredients
- 120 ml chopped fresh mango
- 120 ml white wine
- 25 g sugar
- 1 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
- Juice of 2 limes
- 60 ml heavy cream
- 115 g unsalted butter, cubed
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 6 Mahi Mahi fillets (170 g each)
- 30 ml olive oil
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Simmer mango, wine, sugar, and ginger 5–7 minutes.
- Add lime juice; simmer 2–3 minutes more.
- Stir in cream and simmer gently.
- Whisk in butter gradually over low heat until smooth and glossy.
- Season sauce and keep warm (do not boil).
- Season fish with salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning.
- Sear in olive oil 3–4 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 63°C.
- Rest briefly and spoon sauce over before serving.
Notes
- Add butter slowly to prevent sauce separation.
- Pat fish dry for better browning.
- Avoid overcooking to maintain flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American