Generally this dish is breaded and the breading is really good. I thought it would be fun to do a grilled fish with this lemon butter sauce since there are a lot of recipes out there for pan fried or baked with this kind of sauce.
Mahi Mahi holds up SO well to grilling because it’s firm enough that it won’t fall apart. It is also not a very “fishy” tasting fish, so it’s a good fish to try if you aren’t a big fish person.
As a bonus, this grilled fish recipe is Paleo, gluten free and “clean” and only has a few ingredients. The grill flavor makes it have a smokey flavor that you wouldn’t get if you breaded this dish.
*Please note that most of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means if you click on a link and purchase, you will receive the same price, but I will receive a little money for referring you to the product. This helps keep this blog free for you. I truly appreciate you supporting my blog.This grilled Mahi Mahi recipe would be really good to cook for someone you want to impress. It would also be good for a special dinner with your significant other since there would be a lot less people than a crowded restaurant and it would cost a lot less money too. Plus, when you eat at home, you know exactly what you are getting because there are no hidden ingredients.
Do you like to eat at Carrabba’s too? I’m so spoiled since there is one only a few blocks from my house. What’s your favorite Carrabba’s dish? My husband’s favorite is the Chicken Bryan since it has goat cheese and he can’t do regular dairy but tolerates cow’s milk butter, goat milk and cheese just fine.
I hope you enjoy it and let us know what you think of the dish in the comments below. 🙂
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Grilled Mahi Mahi Recipe in a Lemon Butter Sauce (Carrabba's copycat)
Simple enough to make on a weeknight but fancy enough for company. Once you try this lemon butter sauce, you will want to put it on everything!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Mahi Mahi fillets about 5-6 each
- Real Salt
- 2 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 Tbl Butter (Ghee for Whole30 and possibly Paleo, depending on your beliefs)
- 1/4 Onion minced
- 1/2 tsp Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Chicken Stock
- 2 Lemons
Instructions
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Preheat a grill to medium/high heat.
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Place the Mahi Mahi fillets in a bowl and sprinkle salt and pepper over the top of the fish, to taste.
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Drizzle the olive oil over the fish and turn the fish to coat.
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Place the fish on the hot grill and let cook for about 3-4 minutes per side(depending on thickness), turning carefully.
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Remove from the grill to a serving dish.
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While the fish is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium/high heat in a small saute pan.
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Add the minced onion to the butter and saute for about 2 minutes, or until softened.
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Add garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds.
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Add the chicken stock to the pan and let simmer until reduced by half.
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Add the lemon juice and cook for 2 more minutes.
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Remove the pan from the heat.
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Add the remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the sauce and stir in until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
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Add salt to taste, if desired.
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Pour butter sauce over the top of the grilled mahi mahi and serve.
This looks so good and since I’m whole 30ing perfect also. What did you serve this with?
Oh, I usually have it with grilled vegetables and a salad. Maybe others have a more original idea?
We had this Friday and the kids and hubby loved it! I served with roasted asparagus and potatoes but grilled veggies sound great too. Thank you!
sorry I am not a great chef. I am a little confused. When we remove from grill is it cooked all the way or are we cooking some more in the serving dish?
Cooked all the way.
This recipe looks so good. I’m excited to give it a try. . . maybe this week!
Please let me know if you like it!
Oh my! This is so good! Our family loved it!
So good to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment.