Coconut-Lime Glazed Mahi-Mahi Fillets

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Flaky mahi-mahi fillets with a bright, zesty glaze made from fresh lime and creamy coconut, perfect for a tropical dinner. This Polynesian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs mahimahi fillets, coconut milk, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Polynesian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 1/2 cup coconut milk, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp lime zest in a shallow dish.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 lb mahimahi fillets in the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from marinade (discard excess) and sear fillets for 4 minutes per side until opaque and edges are slightly crisp, basting occasionally with the remaining glaze.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately with extra glaze drizzled on top.

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