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Mahi Mahi Mango Lime Butter


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  • Author: Maya Thornwell
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. Simmer mango, wine, sugar, and ginger 5–7 minutes.
  2. Add lime juice; simmer 2–3 minutes more.
  3. Stir in cream and simmer gently.
  4. Whisk in butter gradually over low heat until smooth and glossy.
  5. Season sauce and keep warm (do not boil).
  6. Season fish with salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning.
  7. Sear in olive oil 3–4 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 63°C.
  8. 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