Chili Lime Mahi-Mahi with Blackened Broccoli
Chili Lime Mahi-Mahi with Blackened Broccoli is a flavorful seafood dish featuring:Mahi-mahi: A mild, firm white fish seasoned with chili powder, lime juice/zest, garlic, and often cumin or paprika, then grilled, baked, or pan-seared.Blackened broccoli: Broccoli cooked at high heat—usually roasted or seared—until tender with deeply browned, slightly charred edges. It’s typically coated in oil and bold Cajun-style or smoky spices.The result is a zesty, smoky, mildly spicy, high-protein meal. It may be served with rice, quinoa, tortillas, or a creamy cilantro-lime sauce. “Blackened” refers to the dark spice crust and charring—not burned broccoli.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey preferably local
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes *Use ¼ t. crushed red pepper flakes for less spicy results
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 16 oz. mahi mahi fillets two 6 oz fillets
Instructions
Directions
- Place the broccoli florets in a microwave safe bowl along with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or just until crisp tender. (Cook time will vary by unit, so check after 2 minutes and adjust cook time accordingly. Do not overcook). Remove from microwave and transfer broccoli to a strainer to drain. Set aside.
- While the broccoli is in the microwave, whisk together the lime juice, cilantro, one-quarter cup olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat the mahi-mahi fillets dry with a paper towel and add to the hot skillet. Brush the tops and sides generously with the chili lime sauce while it cooks. After 4-5 minutes, carefully flip the fillets and brush the exposed surfaces with additional sauce.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or just until the fillets are cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer the mahi-mahi to a plate. Set aside.
- Toss the steamed broccoli with the remaining chili lime sauce and transfer to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is nicely browned and caramelized, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Return the mahi-mahi and its juices to the skillet. Remove from heat and serve immediately with the blackened broccoli. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 605kcal (30%)Carbohydrates: 21g (7%)Protein: 46g (92%)Fat: 38g (58%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 166mg (55%)Sodium: 856mg (37%)Potassium: 1478mg (42%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 1992IU (40%)Vitamin C: 130mg (158%)Calcium: 117mg (12%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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