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30-Minute Mahi Mahi Mango Butter Recipe for Tropical Bliss

Mahi Mahi Mango Butter
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A bright, buttery tropical dish featuring mahi mahi fillets with a sweet and tangy mango lime butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 mahi mahi fillets (firm, flaky healthy seafood dinner)
  • 1 tsp paprika (for bold color + flavor)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (rich, silky lemon butter sauce vibes)
  • 1 ripe mango, diced (sweet tropical boost)
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 lime (fresh citrus pop)
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional, enhances sweetness)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • Extra mango cubes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the mahi mahi dry and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the fillets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
  2. Lower the heat and add butter to the same pan. Once melted, stir in lime zest, lime juice, and honey. Let it gently bubble into a glossy sauce.
  3. Fold in diced mango and let it warm slightly without overcooking.
  4. Return the fish fully into the pan and spoon that buttery mango lime sauce generously over the top. Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro for a fresh finish.
  5. Plate the mahi mahi and spoon extra mango lime butter over each fillet. Garnish with more mango cubes and herbs. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ripe mango for the best sweetness.
  • Adjust honey quantity based on mango sweetness.
  • Do not overcook the mango to keep it vibrant.

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Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/mahi-mahi-mango-butter-recipe/