Description
This grilled mahi mahi is seasoned with a flavorful spice mixture and brightened up with a splash of lemon juice. It cooks up tender and flaky on the grill, making it a perfect dish for summer cookouts and celebrations like the 4th of July.
Ingredients
Spice Mixture:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 3 (4 ounce) skin-on mahi-mahi fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a gas grill for medium-high heat (450 degrees F (230 degrees C)) and lightly oil the grate.
- Prepare the Spice Mixture: Combine paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Season and Grill: Brush mahi mahi fillets with olive oil, coat with the spice mixture, and grill until golden and flaky, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the grilled fish with lemon juice and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use smoked paprika for a different flavor profile.
- This dish pairs well with a glass of chilled white wine.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 489mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
