Crispy Blackened Mahi-Mahi (20 Minutes!)
This quick and healthy Blackened Mahi-Mahi strikes the perfect balance of herbaceous, smoky, and a little bit of spice to get you a nutritious dinner in just 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Bamboo Paper Towels (optional)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Mahi-Mahi
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
Instructions
- Pat dry your Mahi-Mahi with paper towels (use these bamboo paper towels for a more sustainable option!) and set aside. Discard the paper towels and wash your hands.12 ounces Mahi-Mahi
- Mix together paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme in a shallow bowl.1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Press Mahi-Mahi into seasoning and flip, coating the fish completely with blackening seasoning on both sides.
- Add your oil to a cast-iron skillet (preferred) or nonstick pan, and turn the stove on to medium heat to get the oil nice and hot.3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
- Once your oil is hot, carefully drop both season-coated Mahi-Mahi into the pan one at a time, leaving about an inch of space in between.
- Cover to avoid hot oil splatter. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side. You'll know your fish is ready to flip if it easily peels off your pan. If it's stuck, let it cook for another minute or so until it releases from the pan.The internal temperature of Mahi-Mahi should reach 145°F when it is fully cooked. It will be white in color.
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Notes
- Make sure you dry off your fish with a paper towel so the seasoning sticks, and avoid too much hot oil splatter from the pan.
- Adjust your spice level with the amount of cayenne. 1/2 teaspoon makes it moderately spicy.
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