Blackened Mahi Mahi

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 mahi mahi filets, approximately 6 ounces each
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced
• blackening season

Blackening Season Mix:

• 1 ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1 tsp fine grain sea salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper or to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all blackening season mix ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Pat filets dry with paper towels. Season the filets liberally with blackening season mix on both sides, pressing the seasoning into the fish with your hands. Wash hands thoroughly.
3. Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add butter and oil. When the fat is nice and hot, add the seasoned fish. Cook, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown on one side. Flip fish over and continue to cook until opaque and completely cooked through.
4. Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and serve.

Note: This protein goes well paired with sauteed asparagus spears