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Baked Mahi Mahi fillets on a sheet pan with golden seasoning crust and melted butter.
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Easy Mahi Mahi Recipe (Baked)

This Easy Mahi Mahi Recipe (Baked) is ready in 23 minutes with a smoky spice rub and golden broiled finish. Restaurant level flaky fish without leaving the kitchen tonight!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword mahi mahi recipe
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 203kcal
Author Dana Devolk

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet tray with foil and spray with cooking spray.
    Preheating the oven and lining a sheet tray with foil for Baked Mahi Mahi.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, and paper.
    1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    Mixing the spice blend in a small bowl for Baked Mahi Mahi.
  • Pat the mahi dry and place it on the prepared sheet tray.
    1 1/2 pounds mahi mahi filets
    Patting Baked Mahi Mahi fillets dry and placing them on a prepared sheet tray.
  • Brush both sides with the butter and season with the spice mixture, use it all!
    2 tablespoons butter
    Brushing melted butter on Baked Mahi Mahi fillets and sprinkling the spice rub on top.
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes until an internal temperature reaches about 135°F.
    Brushing melted butter on Baked Mahi Mahi fillets and sprinkling the spice rub on top.
  • Turn the broiler on high and broil until lightly browned on top and the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Serve immediately with more butter for dipping.
    Brushing melted butter on Baked Mahi Mahi fillets and sprinkling the spice rub on top.

Notes

  • Dry It Off – Pat those mahi mahi filets with paper towels—wet fish is slipperier than a eel!
  • Butter Up – Brush that melted butter like you’re painting a masterpiece—juicy is the goal!
  • Spice It Right – Mix your simple seasoning in a small bowl—no clumps, just yum!
  • Check the Heat – Use a meat thermometer for that 145°F internal temperature—no guessing games!
  • Broil Fast – Watch it under the broiler—golden brown in a flash, not burnt like my first try!
  • Foil Trick – Line your prepared baking sheet with aluminum foil—cleanup’s easier than dodging a fish pun!

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 917IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg