How about a fast, easy, and amazing weeknight recipe ready in <2o minutes?
Do you love me now?
The salsa you see on the top of this delicate fish filet is amazing. Light, fresh and flavorful. And, even better? It can be used with any white fish!
The salty capers, paired with the tang of the lemon rind, and the bite of the shallots – phenomenal flavor loaded with just a few, simple ingredients. When added to a delicate and flaky white fish – in this case – Mahi Mahi, this recipe quickly has become one of our very favorites.
I’m not going to lie…I piled on bucket-load of salsa on top of that filet right after this photo shoot – it was just that good.
Fast, quick, easy to prepare – this is perfect for a weeknight meal. On busy weeknights, there’s not much I like better than easy recipes that move me, and this one is a real keeper. It’s now officially part of my food family.
The amount of salsa in this recipe is perfect for two filets. If you alter the recipe for a larger family, please be sure to alter the salsa too – you don’t want to miss the complex and delightfully light and fresh flavors it adds to this delicate and decadent filet!
Enjoy!
Mahi Mahi with Caper Salsa Verde
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons capers drained
- 2 teaspoons minced shallots
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/8 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 6-ounce skinless mahi-mahi filets
- granulated salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine 1 tablespoon oil, ground black pepper, parsley, and next 6 ingredients (through anchovy paste) in a small bowl. Toss well and set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Sprinkle fish fillets evenly with salt and remaining black pepper. Add fish fillets to pan and cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
- Serve fish and top with salsa verde.
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light @ Halibut with Caper Verde.
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
I’m sure this would be awesome with tilapia, cod and hake as well: it sounds super delish and easy, so I’m eager to try it :))
Kristi says
I know, right! Any white fish – try it Consuelo – you’ll love it!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
Ok, so I loved you anyway – but definitely now! Looks so delicious … plus quick and healthy, too!?!?!? Awesome! 😀
Kristi says
Thanks Shelley – you will love this one!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Sounds delicious Kristi! Such a healthy, flavorful meal.Love the capers! I would have put a bucket-load of salsa on too.
Kristi says
I have a sneaking hunch that you and I eat very much alike! Haha!
Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says
Yum! I could really go for some fish! So healthy and nourishing! It looks delish 🙂
Kristi says
Love the healthy too – the more I eat it, the less I like the unhealthy!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
Gorgeous! And yes, I do love you for sharing this beautiful dish. 🙂 Love the idea of caper salsa verde, YUM Kristi!
Kristi says
Thanks Anne! I hope you love it as much as we did!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
Wow!!!! This looks DELICIOUS!!! I guess I can use this same recipe for chicken as well??? It looks sensational! Love the addition of capers ! Yum!
Kristi says
Yes, I’ll bet it would be awesome with chicken! Yum!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl says
I’m a recovering seafood-phobic (sounds silly, I know) but mahi mahi has been probably the best fish I’ve tried so far. I think because it’s quite mild but picks up other flavours really well. But anyway, this recipe is definitely one for me to try 🙂
Kristi says
I’m so glad you see something you like! It really was fresh and delicious. I hope you love it!