Garlicky Lemon Mahi-Mahi

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 (4-oz.) mahi mahi fillets

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 lb. asparagus, trimmed

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

2 lemons, 1 sliced, 1 zested and juiced

1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil until butter is melted. Add mahi mahi; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

In same skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add asparagus and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to plate with fish.

In same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute, then stir in lemon slices, zest, and juice, and parsley. Remove from heat. Return mahi mahi and asparagus to skillet and spoon sauce over.

Top with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 273
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 106 mg
• Sodium: 675 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 24 g