Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe
This blackened mahi mahi is so flavorful and tasty. The spice rub used to blacken the fish adds a wonderful depth of smokey flavor to the mild and slightly sweet taste of mahi mahi.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Kiss of Smoke seasoning blend
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper {more or less to taste}
- 1 lb mahi mahi filets {skin on}
- 2 tsp olive oil, divided
- lime wedges {for serving}
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler and position the top rack in the upper third of the oven.
- In a small bowl, combine the Kiss of Smoke Seasoning blend with the thyme, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix to distribute the spices evenly.2 tbsp Kiss of Smoke seasoning blend, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Pat the Mahi Mahi filets dry with paper towels.1 lb mahi mahi filets
- Drizzle 1 tsp of olive oil on each filet. Rub the olive oil into the pink sides of the fish.2 tsp olive oil, divided
- Sprinkle the spice blend over the mahi mahi filets and use your hands to rub the spice blend into the pink sides of the fish.
- Place the mahi mahi on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for about 7-10 minutes until the internal temperature of the fish is 140-145˚F degrees. The fish should flake easily when fully cooked.
- Drizzle with lime juice if desired.lime wedges
Nutrition
Serving: 1filet | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 1176mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1516IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 9mg