Seared Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter page

Step by Step method

Step 1.

Zesty Basil Butter

Step 2.

Combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts. Cover and keep warm over low heat.

Step 3.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the fish for 3 minutes; then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the fillets to individual plates.

Step 4.

Spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.

Step 5.

Recipe courtesy The Deen Brothers (TIE Deen Bros, pg. 58)