Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi with Gremolata Bread Crumbs

Mild, sweet, pan-fried mahi mahi fillets sprinkled with a tasty Old Bay® and lemon zest panko topping make a perfect dinner with served with fresh vegetables and rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 lemon, zested
• 4 (5 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
• 1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• ½ cup garlic- and herb-seasoned panko bread crumbs
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a large saucepan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons oil, then add panko. Cook and stir until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and panko is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer bread crumb mixture to a small bowl and add lemon zest, seafood seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix to combine. Set aside.

Step 3

Wipe out the saucepan and pour in remaining oil. Season fish fillets with remaining salt and add to the pan.

Step 4

Cook over medium heat until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 5

Serve fish topped with bread crumb mixture.