Lime-Marinated Mahi Mahi

An olive-oil marinade with black pepper, cayenne pepper, fresh garlic, and lime imparts loads of flavor to mahi mahi in this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 860 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 (4 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
• ⅛ teaspoon grated lime zest (Optional)
• 2 twists lime zest (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lime juice, and grated lime zest together in a bowl to make the marinade.

Step 3

Place the mahi mahi fillets in the marinade and turn to coat; allow to marinate at least 15 minutes.

Step 4

Cook on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 5

Garnish with the twists of lime zest to serve.