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This Greek-style baked mahi mahi recipe is the perfect weeknight seafood dinner ready in 30 minutes! Tender white fish fillets with bright Mediterranean flavors and juicy tomatoes results in an elevated, yet easy way to enjoy mahi mahi. Follow my instructions to learn how to bake mahi mahi at home that tastes phenomenal!
Mediterranean cooking offers many ways to enjoy fish and seafood. From grilled salmon shish kabob and grilled branzino to easy tilapia and parmesan baked cod, there are endless ways to enjoy the treasures of the sea. Today I’m going to show you how to make the most delicious Greek style baked mahi mahi with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Follow along to learn how to choose the best fish and how to cook it. I’ll also suggest some side dishes – so many delicious options to choose from!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy: This is the perfect recipe for the novice cook. If you’re new to the kitchen or are looking for a recipe that’s simple and not complicated, this mahi mahi recipe is for you.
- Flavors: With the aromatic spice mix and bright lemon juice, this dish is full of delicious flavors.
- Quick: It takes only 30 minutes to make this mahi mahi recipe, making this the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Mahi mahi: Mahi mahi usually comes in the form of clean boneless fillets. To choose the best fresh mahi mahi, you need to smell it. It should smell like the sea, neutral and not fishy at all. The color of the fish should be light pink (sometimes with red strips) and the fillet should be firm to the touch and bounce back.
- Garlic: A few cloves of garlic add a lot of flavor to this dish.
- Spices: You need oregano, rosemary, cumin and Aleppo pepper.
- Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil works best for this recipe.
- Lemon: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives this fish bright flavors.
How To Make Baked Mahi Mahi
- Mix the olive oil with chopped garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice and spices including oregano, cumin and Aleppo pepper.
- Marinate the fish in this mixture for 20 minutes up to 1 hour. Don’t let the fish marinate for more than 1 hour or it’ll get mushy.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat it with cooking spray.
- Mix cherry tomatoes with some olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange them on the baking sheet with the marinated fish. Spoon the garlic and spices from the marinade on the fish.
- Bake until the mahi mahi is opaque and flakes easily, about 20 minutes. And voila, your baked mahi mahi recipe is ready!
Pro tip: Just like cod, mahi mahi is very lean and dries out easily, therefore make sure not to overcook it.
Serving Suggestions
This Greek style baked mahi mahi is ready in 20 minutes, giving you enough time to whip up a simple Greek salad, beet salad with feta and zaatar or a light side dish such as fried eggplant and tomatoes.
If looking for starchier sides, try oven roasted Greek potatoes, Persian sabzi polo, spanakorizo (spinach rice) or classic Greek lemon rice.
The Benefits Of Mahi Mahi
Mahi mahi (meaning strong-strong in Hawaiian) is a warm water fish found in the Mediterranean, South Pacific and the Caribbean. It has a neutral flavor similar to halibut and isn’t “fishy.” It comes in the forms of fillet or steak and works well with any cooking method including baking, searing, roasting or grilling.
Since mahi mahi is lean and is low in sodium and saturated fat, it’s considered a healthy fish. It’s also a great source for vitamin B and selenium which is an important antioxidant.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll know the fish is fully cooked when it flakes easily. Use a fork to test the fish and flake it.
Fish and seafood are always best served fresh so I don’t recommend making them ahead of time. However, you can marinate the fish for up to 1 hour. Marinating more than 1 hour will change the texture of the fish.
Yes, just make sure that the fish is completely thawed before you start cooking.
Usually mahi mahi fillets are without skin, but if they are skin-on, remove it before serving since it’s pretty tough.
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Baked Mahi Mahi, Greek Style!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces mahi mahi fillets, about 2
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper, or pul biber
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Place the mahi mahi in a bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl mix 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with chopped garlic, oregano, black pepper, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, cumin and Aleppo pepper. Drizzle over the mahi mahi and make sure all parts of the fillets are coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes if time permits.
- Preheat the oven to 400° F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. You can also line the baking sheet with aluminum foil first and coat it with cooking spray to make cleaning easier.
- Mix the cherry tomatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Place the marinated fish on the baking sheet and Top with the garlic and spices that were in the marinade.
- Bake at 400° F for about 20 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily and the tomatoes are roasted.
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Notes
- If using frozen mahi mahi, thaw it completely before you start cooking.
- You can double or triple this recipe, the cooking time will remain the same.
- It’s best to serve mahi mahi fresh out of the oven, however, you can keep the fish marinated for up to one hour. I don’t recommend marinating over one hour since it can alter the texture of the fish.
- Serve this dish with side dishes such as brown rice, Greek potatoes, Greek lemon rice or briam (Greek roasted vegetables).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
HI There,
What is a good substitute for Aleppo pepper?
Thanks!
Rishma
Hi Rishma! You can use red pepper flakes, make sure they’re not too hot 🙂
I always love how bright and flavorful Greek inspired recipes are. This didn’t dissapoint!
I never would have thought about making this mahi mahi with greek flavors, this is incredible! thank you for sharing this recipe!
Thank you!
I really enjoyed this Greek style mahi mahi! It was so delicious and easy to prepare! Will definitely be making this again.
So perfect as I have a freezer full of fish! I’m so excited to try this baked Mahi Mahi recipe – thank you!
I’m always afraid to bake fish at home because I’m afraid I’ll overcook it, but your directions were spot on. The homemade topping made it restaurant-quality!
Great recipe! I have made it a couple of times and it always turns out perfectly!
This baked mahi mahi came out so good! The family is already asking for me to make it again lol! Thanks for the recipe!
This looks so flavorful and healthy! Definitely adding this to my weekly dinner plan soon. 🙂
This looks delicious! I am definitely making this dish on the weekend!