Lime-Marinated Mahi Mahi

An extra limey marinade for mahi mahi with hints of cayenne pepper adds incredible flavor and zing to the tender fillets as they're grilled to perfection.

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, lime zest, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Add mahi mahi fillets and turn to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove mahi mahi from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 4

Cook mahi mahi on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Garnish with the twists of lime zest to serve.