Baked Mahi Mahi Recipe

Escape to Polynesia with this flavorful Baked Mahi Mahi recipe! Flaky mahi mahi fillets are topped with a zesty lemon-garlic mayonnaise, crunchy breadcrumbs, and baked to golden perfection. A quick and easy weeknight meal inspired by Polynesian cuisine, ready in under an hour.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 201.9 kcal
Protein 84g
Rating 3.8 (33 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Mahi Mahi

  • 2 (6-ounce) mahi mahi fillets
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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How to Make Baked Mahi Mahi

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse 2 (6-ounce) mahi mahi fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the fillets in a lightly greased baking dish.
  4. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon over the fish.
  5. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper evenly over the fish.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional).
  7. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
  8. Top with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

2g

Carbs

0g

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