Best 10 Baked Citrus Mahi Mahi Recipes

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Baked Citrus Mahi-Mahi: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Baked Citrus Mahi-Mahi, a dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant flavors and aromatic essence. This seafood masterpiece features succulent mahi-mahi fillets, carefully seasoned and enveloped in a tantalizing marinade of citrus juices, fragrant herbs, and a hint of zesty spices. Baked to perfection, the fish flakes effortlessly, revealing a moist and tender interior that harmoniously blends with the vibrant citrus notes. Accompanying the mahi-mahi is a medley of roasted vegetables, each ingredient carefully selected to complement the delicate flavors of the fish. Carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers add a delightful crunch and vibrant colors, while a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs enhance their natural sweetness. As you delve into this culinary creation, prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors that dance upon your palate, leaving you craving more.

In addition to the main Baked Citrus Mahi-Mahi recipe, this article offers a collection of equally enticing recipes that cater to diverse culinary preferences. If you seek a lighter option, the Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Lemon Butter Sauce offers a delicate balance of flavors, with the bright acidity of lemon cutting through the richness of the butter. For those who enjoy a touch of spice, the Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa delivers a delightful combination of sweet and savory, where the tropical flavors of mango pair perfectly with the smoky char of the grilled fish. And for a flavorful twist, the Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Avocado Crema present a tantalizing fusion of Mexican and seafood flavors, complete with a creamy avocado crema that adds a luscious richness to each bite.

No matter your culinary preferences, this article provides a diverse array of mahi-mahi recipes that promise to elevate your taste buds to new heights. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the versatility and sheer deliciousness of this remarkable fish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY TARRAGON BAKED MAHI-MAHI



Crispy Tarragon Baked Mahi-Mahi image

The secret to keeping this baked mahi-mahi fillet really tender? It's the mayonnaise mixture (we suggest canola mayo, which is high in heart-healthy fats without any sat fat). And the tarragon-lime crust has a nice crispy contrast with a pop of herb and citrus freshness. Serve this low-carb, high-protein entrée over your favorite greens or salad.

Provided by Robby Melvin

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4 (serving size: 1 fillet)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cooking spray
1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot (from 1 small [1/2 oz.] shallot)
4 (6-oz.) skinless mahi-mahi fillets
1/4 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Stir together mayonnaise and shallot in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly over mahi-mahi fillets to cover. Arrange fillets in an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Stir together panko, tarragon, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over prepared fillets. Bake in preheated oven until panko is lightly browned and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of fillets registers 140°F, 14 to 16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 554 mg, Sugar 0 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

BAKED MAHI MAHI



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I have used this method for fresh albacore, yellowtail, and dorado (mahi mahi). I am sure it would work for any firm white fish. Don't fear the mayonnaise! I was inspired by other delicious fish dishes that contained mayonnaise to create this quick simple preparation of fresh fish. My 2-year-old and my 4-year-old both ask for more!

Provided by SLOSUCH

Categories     Mahi Mahi Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
1 large clove garlic, minced
6 (5 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
¼ cup crushed saltine crackers, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir mayonnaise, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Place mahi mahi in a baking dish. Spoon mayonnaise mixture over the fish, then turn to coat. Sprinkle saltines over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BAKED MAHI MAHI WITH CITRUS GLAZE



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Baked Mahi Mahi with Citrus Glaze | This Baked Mahi Mahi with Citrus Glaze is healthy, nutritious and delicious! | A Wicked Whisk | https://www.awickedwhisk.com

Provided by Heather - A Wicked Whisk

Number Of Ingredients 14

Citrus Glaze
4 tbl butter (, divided)
2 tbl olive oil
1/8 red onion (, sliced very thin and diced fine)
1/2 orange (, zest and juice + extra zest for garnish)
1/2 lemon (, zest and juice)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cornstarch
Ground red pepper powder to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
4 4 oz Mahi Mahi fillets
Non stick spray
2 tbl olive oil
Parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and when melted, add in the diced red onion. Cook for 1 minute and then add in the rest of your butter and olive oil and then cook for another 2 minutes, letting the butter brown slightly.
  • Add in the garlic powder, salt and pepper and the juice and zest of both the lemon and the orange. If you do not want your glaze to be spicy, do not add in the ground red pepper powder but if you do, add that in at this time as well.
  • Whisk everything together and bring to a low boil.
  • Spoon out 2 or 3 tablespoons of the sauce into a small bowl and add in your cornstarch.
  • Whisk to create a slurry and the and to the saucepan, stirring rapidly.
  • Reduce the heat and let it simmer.
  • Next, spray a cooking sheet with nonstick spray and lightly rub your fish fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place on your cooking sheet and cook for 20 minutes if fresh or 25 minutes if frozen. Your fish should be flaky and opaque.
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle with the citrus glaze.
  • Garnish with some left over orange zest and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 325.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Protein 20.4 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Sodium 9.8 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 1.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 14.9 g

BAKED CITRUS MAHI MAHI



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Make and share this Baked Citrus Mahi Mahi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs boneless mahi mahi fillets, skinned (about 8 fillets)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
8 orange slices
20 ounces crushed pineapple, partially drained-you still want some juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease one or two (you'll probably need two) baking dishes.
  • Wash and pat dry Mahi Mahi fillets and lay them in a single layer in the baking dishe(s).
  • Drizzle fillets with lemon juice, then melted butter (if using it). Sprinkle evenly with the ginger, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Place an orange slice over each fillet.
  • Evenly pour the crushed pineapple over all the fillets.
  • Bake at 375 for about 20-30 minutes or until fillets are opaque; do not overbake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 82.7, Sodium 173.4, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 21.4

BAKED MAHI MAHI WITH CITRUS-SOY-SESAME SAUCE



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This Asian marinade is not only very flavorful but it's also amazingly flexible. You can spice it up by adding a little chili sauce, or make it sweeter with a little honey or orange juice or add ginger or garlic to enhance the flavor. Scramble recipe tester Jennifer Grosman said her son "Gave it 500 thumbs up! I loved the marinade and would have slurped it up with a straw." I use mahi mahi because it's sustainable and affordable but you can swap it for any fish, tofu, or chicken.

Provided by Jessica Braider

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 - 1 1/2 lb. mani mahi fillets or other thick fish fillets, (or use extra-firm tofu or boneless, skinless chicken)
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or use any variety) (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed)
1 Tbsp rice vinegar or rice wine vinegar
1 juicing orange (use about 2 Tbsp. juice, or use store-bought orange juice)
1/2 lime (juice only, about 1 Tbsp.)
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 scallions (dark and light green parts thinly sliced)
1 tsp. sriracha or Asian chili sauce ((optional))

Steps:

  • Put the fish in an 8 x 8-inch glass or Pyrex baking dish. In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and pour them over the fish (or tofu or chicken), and flip with a fork to coat.
  • Let it marinate on the counter for 10 - 30 minutes if time allows (if time doesn't allow, proceed with the recipe).
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the fish, uncovered, for 20 minutes until it flakes easily. Serve it immediately.

ASIAN-STYLE BAKED MAHI MAHI



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Provided by Guy Fieri Bio & Top Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, sliced into coins
1 serrano pepper, seeds removed and minced
1 tablespoon roughly chopped garlic
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil, chiffonade
4 (6-ounce) portions mahi mahi
1 leek, white part only, cleaned and julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
1 lime, sliced into rings, plus 1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In an ovenproof non-glass baking dish (11 by 8-inch), combine the coconut milk, stock, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and Thai basil. Add the fish, turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Remove the fish from the marinade and reserve. Add the vegetables to a small ovenproof dish and cover with the marinade. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked, drain the marinade/cooking liquid into a small saucepot and place over medium-low heat to reduce.
  • Pat the fish dry and strain as much liquid from the vegetables without damaging them. In the center of a piece of parchment, place 1/4 of the vegetables, top with 1 portion fish, and 1 slice fresh lime and fold the parchment around the fish and vegetables like a package. Secure with the kitchen string and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the packets to individual serving plates, cut open to reveal, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime.

CITRUS MAHI MAHI TACOS



Citrus Mahi Mahi Tacos image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds skinless mahi mahi fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons achiote or annatto paste (or 1 tablespoon chili powder)
Juice of 1 lime
2 oranges (1 juiced; 1 halved and sliced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 scallions, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
8 sprigs thyme
6 bay leaves
Corn tortillas, warmed, and assorted toppings, for serving

Steps:

  • Put a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet; arrange the fish fillets side by side on the foil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Combine the achiote paste, lime juice, orange juice, oregano, cumin, scallions, chile powder, vinegar and brown sugar in a blender; pulse until smooth. Pour the mixture over the fish and turn to coat using tongs. Scatter the thyme sprigs and bay leaves over the fish, then top with orange slices. Cover the fish with another piece of foil and crimp the edges to tightly seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.
  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Transfer the fish to the oven and bake until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove the herbs and orange slices. Serve the fish in tortillas with assorted toppings.
  • Trim 2 bunches spring onions; halve lengthwise, if large. Cook in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until tender and blackened, 5 to 8 minutes. Cut into pieces and sprinkle with lime juice and salt.

HAWAIIAN-INSPIRED MAHI MAHI



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Mild and delightful Hawaiian-inspired mahi mahi with a homemade citrus marinade. Perfect for a luau or theme night. Serve with sweet potatoes and Hawaiian bread.

Provided by Heather S

Categories     Mahi Mahi Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium orange, juiced
1 medium lime, juiced
1 teaspoon Hawaiian sea salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple chunks
4 (5 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
cooking spray
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup ground macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Combine orange juice, lime juice, sea salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add pineapple juice from the can and whisk to combine. Refrigerate pineapple chunks until needed.
  • Place mahi mahi fillets in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Remove fillets from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Top with green onions and macadamia nuts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish is white and flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Top fillets with reserved pineapple chunks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 744.6 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CITRUS GLAZED MAHI MAHI



Citrus Glazed Mahi Mahi image

Make and share this Citrus Glazed Mahi Mahi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Halibut

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 mahi mahi steaks
1 orange, juice of
1 lemon, juice of
1 lime, juice of
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, water, sugar and salt in a small skillet.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cook until reduced by one half.
  • Let cool until the glaze is thick and sticky.
  • Brush over grilled Mahi Mahi steaks (or other fish) during the last two minutes of cooking.
  • Pour remaining glaze over steaks when plated.

MAHI MAHI WITH CITRUS



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Categories     Fish     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
4 (6 oz) skinless mahi mahi fillets, about 3/4 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together oil, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Place fish in a shallow dish, drizzle with citrus mixture, turn to coat, and marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes. Heat grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Select the freshest Mahi-Mahi: Opt for wild-caught Mahi-Mahi with a firm texture and vibrant color. Fresh fish will ensure the best flavor and quality in your dish.
  • Prepare the citrus marinade: Combine fresh citrus juices, herbs, and spices to create a flavorful marinade. The acidity of the citrus will help tenderize the fish while infusing it with a zesty taste.
  • Marinate the Mahi-Mahi: Allow the fish to soak in the citrus marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This step allows the flavors to penetrate the fish, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
  • Choose your cooking method: You can bake, grill, or pan-sear the Mahi-Mahi. Baking is a convenient and mess-free option that yields tender and juicy fish. Grilling imparts a smoky flavor, while pan-searing creates a crispy exterior.
  • Control the cooking temperature: Mahi-Mahi is a delicate fish that cooks quickly. Avoid overcooking to prevent it from becoming dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for a perfectly cooked fish.
  • Enhance the flavors with garnishes: After cooking, garnish your Mahi-Mahi with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, or a drizzle of citrus-infused olive oil. These finishing touches add a pop of color, aroma, and flavor to your dish.

Conclusion:

Baked Citrus Mahi-Mahi is a delightful dish that showcases the delicate flavor of Mahi-Mahi, complemented by the vibrant citrus marinade. With its tender texture, zesty taste, and healthy ingredients, this recipe is a perfect choice for a nutritious and delicious meal. Whether you prefer to bake, grill, or pan-sear the fish, the combination of fresh citrus, herbs, and spices creates a culinary experience that is both satisfying and refreshing. Try out this recipe and enjoy the burst of citrus flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

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