Easy Perfect Lemon Garlic Mahi Mahi

• 2 tbsp
  salted butter , softened to room temperature
• 1 tbsp
  chives , freshly chopped (or parsley)
• 2 tbsp
  garlic , minced
• 0.125 tsp
  kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp
  black pepper , freshly ground
• 1 tbsp
  lemon juice , fresh
• 1 tbsp
  lemon zest , grated
• 2 tbsp
  olive oil
• 4
  mahi mahi fillet , 1-inch thick, 4oz each
• kosher salt , to taste, for seasoning fish
• black pepper , freshly ground, to taste, for seasoning fish

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in the middle position.

2. 2

   In a small pan, combine butter, chives, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir to fully combine and set aside.

3. 3

   Pat fish fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels.

4. 4

   Sprinkle both sides of fillets evenly with kosher salt and black pepper; set aside.

5. 5

   Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof pan over high heat until sizzling hot.

6. 6

   Add fish fillets to the pan and cook without moving until browned on one side.

   ⏱ 3 min
7. 7

   Flip fish fillets to the other side, turn off the burner, and immediately transfer the pan to the preheated oven.

8. 8

   Roast fish at 400°F until the top is golden and the center is just cooked through.

   ⏱ 5 min
9. 9

   About a minute before the fish finishes cooking, heat the lemon garlic mixture in its small pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until melted and bubbly.

   ⏱ 1 min
10. 10

    Turn off heat and pour the lemon garlic mixture over the cooked fish, including any juices from the fish pan.

11. 11

    Serve fish garnished with extra lemon slices.

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