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Mahi Tahitian Style
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4.34 from 3 votes

Mahi Tahitian Style

Mahi Tahitian Style is quick and delicious in the French Polynesian style.  Often tarragon is added, but this recipe has a surprise ingredient.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Mahi Mahi recipes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 313kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Flour
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Pepper
  • 4 Tsp Butter Unsalted
  • 1 Pound Mahi filets
  • 1 Shallot Finely minced
  • 1/4 Tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 Cup White wine Chicken broth can be substituted
  • 2 Tbsp Basil leaves Coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • On a plate, mix flour, salt and pepper.  Dredge Mahi filets lightly in flour mixture on both sides. 
  • Heat Frying pan to medium high heat and melt 1 1/2 Tsp butter until just sizzling. Add Mahi filets and sauté until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn filets over and continue to sauté another 3 minutes. Remove from pan to plate and keep warm in oven.
  • Add remaining 2 1/2 Tsp of butter to frying pan over medium high heat. Add shallots and sauté until softened, 2-3 minutes.  Whisk in Dijon mustard, lemon juice and wine, and allow to reduce 3-4 minutes. 
  • Remove Mahi from oven and pour sauce over filets. Garnish with basil leaves. 

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 1006mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2.9mg