Honey Sesame Mahi Mahi
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Honey Sesame Mahi Mahi recipe, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Tender mahi-mahi fillets are seared to golden perfection and enveloped in a luscious honey-soy glaze infused with garlic, fresh ginger, and a hint of lemon. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and a sprinkle of green onions, this dish offers a restaurant-quality dining experience in just 25 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or date nights, this Asian-inspired seafood recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. Keywords: honey sesame mahi mahi, Asian-inspired seafood recipe, quick dinner ideas, sweet and savory fish recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) mahi-mahi fillets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks (finely sliced) green onions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lemon juice until well combined.
Pat the mahi-mahi fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the mahi-mahi fillets to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on one side without disturbing until golden brown.
Flip the fillets and reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the honey-soy mixture over the fillets, evenly coating them. Allow the fillets to cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the top occasionally, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the fillets and remove the skillet from heat.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately. Pair with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 661 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.5 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
