Mahi-Mahi with Cauliflower Rice

Mahi-Mahi with Cauliflower Rice

Pan-seared, lemon-butter mahi-mahi served with garlicky cauliflower rice and fresh parsley.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pulse the cauliflower florets in batches until they resemble coarse grains. Avoid processing them into a paste.

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Cauliflower

    Cookware: food processor

  2. Step 2

    Season the mahi-mahi with ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper, the paprika, and the garlic powder on both sides.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Garlic Powder, 4.0 piece Mahi-Mahi, 4.0 gr Salt, 2.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned fish and cook until browned underneath, about 3–4 minutes.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  4. Step 4

    Turn the fish, add the butter, and squeeze in the juice from 1 lemon. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, spooning the lemon butter over the fillets, until the centers reach 63°C.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 piece Lemon, 20.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large skillet, tongs

  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a second large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: Second large skillet

  6. Step 6

    Add the prepared cauliflower rice and season with the remaining ⅞ tsp (5 gr) salt and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy, 5–7 minutes.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 5.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: Second large skillet

  7. Step 7

    Remove the cauliflower rice from the heat and fold in the parsley. Cut the remaining 1 lemon into wedges.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 1.0 piece Lemon

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Second large skillet

  8. Step 8

    Divide the cauliflower rice among four plates, top with the mahi-mahi, and spoon over the lemon butter from the skillet. Serve with the lemon wedges.

    Cookware: large skillet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Keep raw fish refrigerated until needed, prevent contact with ready-to-eat ingredients, and cook each fillet to an internal temperature of 63°C.

Risk factors

  • raw fish handling
  • risk of undercooked fish
  • hot oil and cookware