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Chili Lime Mahi-Mahi Recipe with Blackened Broccoli
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Chili Lime Mahi Mahi with Blackened Broccoli

If you are looking for ways to get the whole family to love fish, this recipe for Chili Lime Mahi-Mahi may be the one!
Course Fish & Seafood Recipes
Cuisine Cajun
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 533kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro fresh coriander, chopped
  • cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes*
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 6 oz/170g mahi-mahi fillets

Instructions

  • Place the broccoli florets in a microwave safe bowl along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or just until crisp-tender. (Cook time will vary by unit, so check after 2 minutes and adjust cook time accordingly. Do not overcook). Remove from microwave and transfer broccoli to a strainer to drain. Set aside.
  • While the broccoli is in the microwave, whisk together the lime juice, cilantro, one-quarter cup of olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Pat the mahi-mahi fillets dry with a paper towel and add to the hot skillet. Brush the tops and sides generously with the chili lime sauce while it cooks. After 4-5 minutes, carefully flip the fillets and brush the exposed surfaces with additional sauce.
  • Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or just until the fillets are cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer the mahi-mahi to a plate. Set aside.
  • Toss the steamed broccoli with the remaining chili lime sauce and transfer to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is nicely browned and caramelized.


    Chili Lime Mahi Mahi & Broccoli Skillet
  • Return the mahi-mahi and its juices to the skillet. Remove from heat and serve immediately with the blackened broccoli. Enjoy!

    Chili Lime Mahi-Mahi Recipe with Blackened Broccoli

Notes

*Use ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes for less spicy results

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 811mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g