Lemon Butter Mahi Mahi & Asparagus Campfire Cooking

With summer around the corner, we continue exploring fish recipes in our seafood extravaganza. Mahi mahi is a dense, meaty white fish more like swordfish than a flaky tilapia. As such, it makes for a hearty and rich meal. Mix garlic, lemon, and parsley to make a savory but bright butter sauce topping. While I am opting to sear the mahi mahi in my cast iron skillet, it is also an excellent candidate for grilling. So pick your heat source and cook away with this delicious lemon butter mahi mahi and asparagus recipe.

Directions

As noted above, I am using a cast iron skilled for this mahi mahi recipe but feel free to grill the fish instead. Next time we have a fillet, I’m likely to give it a try.

Mahi Mahi

1. Season mahi mahi with salt and pepper
2. Preheat cast iron skillet over medium heat with half a tablespoon of butter and olive oil
3. Sear each side for 4 to 5 minutes
4. Set aside

Asparagus

1. Add another 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
2. Add asparagus
3. Season with salt and pepper
4. Cook until tender
5. Set aside

Lemon Butter Sauce

1. Add remaining butter to skillet
2. Free remaining scraps from base of skillet
3. Mix in garlic
4. Stir in lemon zest, juice, and parsley
5. Drizzle over mahi mahi and asparagus

Pairings

This is a fairly stand alone recipe for a light meal. That said, we like to pair this up with some garlicky mashed potatoes or parmesan riced cauliflower.