Mahi-Mahi with Onion Lemon and Caper Relish

This Mahi-Mahi with Onion Lemon and Caper Relish is a fast, healthy, satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight! Talk about stress-free cooking that you’ll love!

Are you ready for a light meal that’s big on flavor? I know that after the holidays, this is just what the doctor ordered.

Yes, I’m fully aware it’s MARCH and that I’m still claiming it’s “after the holidays”. 🙂

I tend to take a while to adjust to healthier eating, instead of jumping on the diet bandwagon in January. How about you?

Well, if you’re looking for light, lovely and decadent, you need to look no further than this Mahi-Mahi with Onion Lemon and Caper Relish. I love Mahi-Mahi and it’s one of my all-time favorite white fishes to cook with because it’s a mild-flavored, firm fish that holds up well in many different preparations, from pan-seared to broiled to baked!

The onions take on a hint of sweet flavor, and combined with the freshly squeezed lemon and the salty brine of the capers, it’s makes a great relish and flavor combination to top this delightful fish.

Don’t you just love capers?  I do, so I try to add it to many dishes to bring on that salty briny-ness!

What you’ll love about this dish most is, it’s super easy, fast and makes a flavorful weeknight meal. Those are my type of recipes after a long stressful day. How about you?

Last week, I had a very stressful and draining day and this was the perfect solution to relaxing! An easy prep, no-fail recipe that comes together in minutes and one that everyone will love.

Serve it with wild rice and steamed broccoli like I did. Guilt-free eating! Win, win!  🙂

Enjoy!

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Mahi-Mahi with Onion Lemon and Caper Relish

This Mahi-Mahi with Onion Lemon and Caper Relish is a fast, healthy, satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight!

Course: Main

Author: Kristi

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons capers in brine, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 6-oz pieces mahi-mahi fillet (1 1/2 to 2 inches thick)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring frequently, until golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in water and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 1 minute. Stir in butter until melted, then stir in capers and lemon juice. Remove from heat and keep warm, covered.
• Preheat broiler.
• Pat fish dry, then brush all over with remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put fillets on rack of a broiler pan and broil about 5 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Serve fish topped with onion, lemon, caper mixture and sprinkle with parsley.

Mahi-Mahi with Onion Lemon and Caper Relish

Recipe from Epicurious.

Here are a few other recipes you might enjoy:

• Herb-Topped Fish Baked in Parchment from Recipe Girl
• Oven Roasted Salmon with Orange Spinach Salad from The Suburban Soapbox
• Ginger Soy Sesame Fish in a Pouch from Table For Two Blog
• Healthy Mahi Mahi & Shrimp from Inspiration Kitchen