
Roasted Mahi Mahi with Daikon
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes from start to table. Mahi mahi is such a wonderful, mild fish that takes beautifully to roasting, and when you pair it with tender roasted daikon radish, you get something really special. Daikon is packed with vitamin C and fiber, making it as nutritious as it is delicious, and honestly, it's so affordable too. The fresh thyme and lemon brighten everything up, and the whole thing feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough that I make it all the time on busy evenings.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4mahi mahi fillets(6 oz each, patted dry)
- 1 mediumdaikon radish(cut into 1-inch wedges)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1fresh lemon(zest and juice)
- 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss daikon wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer.
Tip: Cut daikon into uniform sizes so they roast evenly.
- 2
Roast daikon for 12 minutes until they begin to soften and develop light golden edges.
- 3
Meanwhile, pat mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them on a separate baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Dry fish ensures better browning and prevents sticking.
- 4
Remove daikon from oven and push to the sides of its sheet. Add the mahi mahi sheet to the oven alongside the daikon and bake both for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 5
While fish and daikon roast, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped thyme, parsley, and red pepper flakes into the butter mixture. Cook for 1 minute more and remove from heat.
Tip: Don't let the butter brown; keep the heat low for a delicate sauce.
- 7
Transfer roasted mahi mahi fillets and daikon to serving plates, arranging them attractively.
- 8
Drizzle the warm herb-lemon butter sauce over the fish and daikon. Serve immediately while hot.
Tip: Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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