Enjoy a bright flavor by roasting your fish on citrusy lemon slices.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Grate 1 lemon to yield 1 teaspoon zest; place the zest in a small microwaveable bowl.
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Cut 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices from the grated lemon; transfer the slices to the prepared baking sheet.
Save the remaining lemon for another use.
Place 1 mahi-mahi fillet on top of each lemon slice.
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Sprinkle the 4 fillets evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Microwave on High until the butter is melted and the spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Spoon and brush evenly over the mahi-mahi fillets.
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Bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Garnish with additional thyme, if desired.
It can swim as fast as 50 mph!
Because of its firm texture and mild sweet taste, it’s a culinary favorite for baking and grilling.
However, it’s also easy to become your own expert.
Fresh fish should smell like the ocean rather than having a fishy odor.
The skin should feel firm and appear moist and freshnever dry.
We believe that fish tastes best the day it’s cooked.
We recommend avoiding the microwave, as it tends to dry out the fish.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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