Lime-Marinated Mahi Mahi

Name: Lime-Marinated Mahi Mahi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ⅛ teaspoon grated lime zest; 2 (4 ounce) mahi mahi fillets; 2 twists lime zest

Rating: 4.49 stars

155 Ratings
107 Reviews
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You can substitute a lighter olive oil for the extra-virgin olive oil. Serve over rice.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

15 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
⅛ teaspoon grated lime zest (Optional)
2 (4 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
2 twists lime zest (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.

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Step 2
Whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lime juice, and grated lime zest together in a bowl to make the marinade.
Step 3
Place the mahi mahi fillets in the marinade and turn to coat; allow to marinate at least 15 minutes.
Step 4
Cook on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Step 5
Garnish with the twists of lime zest to serve.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

860 calories; protein 21g; carbohydrates 2.5g; fat 84.9g; cholesterol 81.8mg; sodium 99.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (107)

Most helpful positive review

JOYCE LITOFF

05/02/2012

I made this with much less oil--1/4 cup, along with 2 cloves garlic, 1/8 t pepper, 1/4 t cayenne, the juice of 2 limes (4T), and 1/4 t zest. Followed the suggestion of one reviewer and placed it all in a hot skillet. YUM! PERFECT! Read More

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(129)

Most helpful critical review

Chrissy Costill Brownson

01/29/2013

Followed others advice and increased both the amount of lime in the marinade (doubled it) and the time for marination (about two hours). The fish had very little flavor. We ended up squeezing some of the leftover limes on top of the fish right before eating for some flavor. Read More

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(6)

155 Ratings

5 star values: 99
4 star values: 43
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 3

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JOYCE LITOFF

05/01/2012

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Anonymous

04/07/2012

I added 3 tbs of Lime; cooked mahi mahi in a cast iron skillet with the entire marinate.... seemed to lock in the flavor! Read More

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(91)

ANMyersLN19

03/07/2012

Very yummy and very easy! I've made this twice now and the only change I made the 2nd time around was adding more lime juice. Love this! Read More

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(72)

dmack212

03/04/2013

So delicious! I'm 15 and just made this recipe- easy, and the whole family loved it, parents and little brother! YUM! Read More

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(24)

FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

01/16/2013

This was really good. I made this in a pan with 3 Tbs of oil and added another Tbs of lime and another clove of garlic. Will make this again. VERY TASTY! Read More

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(15)

marcandtracy

03/11/2012

Super good! I did not have lime so I used lemon and kids and hubby loved it!! Read More

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(15)

Gabby

03/07/2012

Perfect! So easy and quick. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal. I served mine with a glass or rose wine and a side of zucchini. Used extra lime in the marinade. I will definitely use this recipe lots! Read More

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(15)

Deb's Delights

04/22/2013

We loved this! Bought the Mahi Mahi from Costco. I reduced the olive oil to 1/3 cup and kept the remaining ingredients intact! If you don't like heat....reduce the cayenne and black pepper to 1/4 tsp. We will make it again and again!!! We are big seafood lovers! Read More

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LJOZY5

05/21/2012

Loved it! Great flavor. I was afraid at first there would not be enough flavor. I did let it some of it marinate for 1 hour and it was good but I let some marinate for 6 hours...much better. Was very moist. Read More

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Chrissy Costill Brownson

01/29/2013

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Lime-Marinated Mahi Mahi

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 860

% Daily Value *

protein: 42 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 131 %

saturated fat: 60 %

cholesterol: 27 %

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 83 %

vitamin b6: 31 %

vitamin c: 14 %

folate: 2 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 8 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 14 %

sodium: 4 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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JOYCE LITOFF

05/01/2012

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Anonymous

04/07/2012

I added 3 tbs of Lime; cooked mahi mahi in a cast iron skillet with the entire marinate.... seemed to lock in the flavor!

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(91)

ANMyersLN19

03/07/2012

Very yummy and very easy! I've made this twice now and the only change I made the 2nd time around was adding more lime juice. Love this!

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(72)

dmack212

03/04/2013

So delicious! I'm 15 and just made this recipe- easy, and the whole family loved it, parents and little brother! YUM!

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(24)

FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

01/16/2013

This was really good. I made this in a pan with 3 Tbs of oil and added another Tbs of lime and another clove of garlic. Will make this again. VERY TASTY!

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(15)

marcandtracy

03/11/2012

Super good! I did not have lime so I used lemon and kids and hubby loved it!!

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(15)

Gabby

03/07/2012

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