How to Make Appetizing Blackened Mahi Mahi

Blackened Mahi Mahi.

You can cook Blackened Mahi Mahi using 13 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Blackened Mahi Mahi

1. Prepare 4 of Mahi Mahi fillets, approximately 6 oz each.
2. It's 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
3. You need 2 tablespoons of butter.
4. It's 1 of lemon.
5. It's 1 1/2 teaspoons of onion powder.
6. You need 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
7. You need 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
8. It's 1 teaspoon of ground or dry thyme.
9. It's 1 teaspoon of ground or dry oregano.
10. You need 1 teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt.
11. You need 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper.
12. It's 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, or 1 teaspoon for a bit more kick.
13. It's of Notes....I prefer a bit more seasoning so I generally double the spices and save any leftovers in a sealed container.

Blackened Mahi Mahi step by step

1. Combine your seasonings in a bowl. Pat fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides liberally, pressing into the fish..
2. In a large sauté pan, heat butter and oil over medium high heat. Once hot, add seasoned fillets and let cook undisturbed for several minutes until browned on one side. Flip and continue to cook until opaque..
3. Remove from pan and squeeze the fresh lemon over the fillets..