Roasted Mahi Mahi with Crispy Herb Potatoes
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 45 minutes and feels restaurant quality without the fuss. Mahi mahi is a lean fish packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for your heart, and when you roast it alongside crispy herb potatoes, you get this beautiful, golden meal that honestly tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The best part? It requires minimal prep and uses simple ingredients you probably already have. The lemon and capers add this bright, briny pop that makes the mild fish absolutely sing, and those potatoes get irresistibly crispy on the outside while staying tender within. Trust me, once you try this, it'll become a regular rotation on your dinner table.
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Ingredients
- 4mahi mahi fillets(6 oz each, patted dry)
- ¾ kgyukon gold potatoes(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2lemon(1 juiced, 1 sliced for garnish)
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 3 tablespoonscapers(drained)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 59 mlwhite wine
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the cubed potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary sprigs, 2 minced garlic cloves, and half the salt and pepper on a large baking sheet.
Tip: Cut potatoes to uniform size so they roast evenly.
- 2
Spread potatoes in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they begin to turn golden.
- 3
While potatoes roast, season the mahi mahi fillets on both sides with remaining salt and pepper.
Tip: Pat the fish completely dry for better browning.
- 4
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, carefully place the mahi mahi fillets in the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
Tip: Don't move the fillets around—let them develop a nice crust.
- 5
Transfer the seared fish to a plate. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves to the hot skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 1 minute until slightly reduced.
Tip: This builds incredible flavor from the caramelized fish drippings.
- 7
Whisk in the butter, lemon juice, and capers, stirring constantly until the butter melts and incorporates into a silky sauce. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 8
Return the mahi mahi fillets to the skillet, spooning some sauce over each fillet. Let them warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- 9
Plate each fillet with a portion of roasted potatoes. Drizzle with the remaining butter-caper sauce and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Tip: Serve immediately while the fish is still warm and tender.
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