Ingredients for Poor Man's Lobster Mahi Mahi
- Mahi Mahi Fillet
- 1 cup light beer (e.g., Pilsner or Lager)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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How to Make Poor Man's Lobster Mahi Mahi
- Cut 1 pound of mahi mahi fillets into 2-inch chunks and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Let sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the steamer.
- Pour 1 cup of light beer into the bottom of a saucepan. Place a collapsible vegetable steamer basket over the beer, ensuring the fish won't touch the beer.
- Bring the beer to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add the fish chunks to the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 5-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Thicker pieces may require slightly longer cooking time.
- **Important:** Overcooked fish will be rubbery. Check for doneness frequently after 5 minutes.
- While the fish steams, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant (about 1 minute). Do not brown the garlic.
- Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer and discard the beer.
- Serve the mahi mahi immediately, drizzled or dipped in the flavorful garlic butter sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
45 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
111g
Carbs
2g
