Seared Mahi Mahi With Zesty Basil Butter

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
• 1 1/2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped fresh
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• mahi mahi fillet

Recipe

• 1 zesty basil butter:
• 2 combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts. cover and keep warm over low heat.
• 3 heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. cook the fish for 3 minutes; then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more. transfer the fillets to individual plates.
• 4 spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.