Give someone a fish and you feed them for a day; teach them how to make grilled mahi-mahi and they’ll eat it for a lifetime! From fridge to plate in less than 30-minutes, this recipe is nothing but smooth sailing. Coated in a simple blend of spices then grilled to perfection, each flaky fillet is full of bold Cajun flavor. Enjoy it over a salad (like this easy cauliflower rice salad), with grilled veggies or on a bun. One bite and you’ll be hooked.
Grilled Cajun Mahi-Mahi
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 237 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 mahi-mahi fillets
- 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1-1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In small bowl, combine spices.
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In bag, shake mahi-mahi and juice from half the lemon. Remove fish; pat dry. Brush both sides of fish with olive oil; coat with seasoning.
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Cook about 5 minutes, until fillets can be lifted without sticking to grill. Flip; continue cooking 5 minutes.
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To serve, sprinkle over remaining juice from lemon.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Cajun Mahi-Mahi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 124mg41%
Sodium 631mg26%
Potassium 813mg23%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 1109IU22%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 81mg8%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.