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Lightly pan-fried Mahi Mahi with sweet cream mustard is a healthy and quick recipe enriched with sustaining nutrients from the sea. The light, golden morsels of flaky mahi mahi fillets are perfect for impromptu get-togetherās and intimate, classy dinner parties alike!
Donāt worry, this dish takes less then 15 minutes to prepare! And, this meal is off the charts tasty, classy and nutritious.
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A warm plate of Mahi Mahi with low carb sweet Mustard cream sauce is a comforting, guilt-free meal that needs minimal preparation time and cooks fast. The light and creamy texture of sweet mustard sauce gives it an extra-warm, authentic flavor.
š„Ingredients:
For the Mahi Mahi:
- 4 Mahi Mahi Fillets
- 2 Tbsp Butter
You can substitute the butter for another oil if you want. But, the butter tastes ah-mazing on this mild flavored fish.
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sweet Mustard Cream:
- Ā¼ cup Whipping Cream
- Ā¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp allulose
- Ā½ tsp Tarragon dried
š©šæāš³Instructions:
Sweet Mustard Cream ā Make this first
This is a light and fluffy mustard cream sauce ā The teen aptly describes it as mustard whipped cream š. I havenāt seen this sauce anywhere else.
That doesnāt mean it isnāt somewhere online, but I guarantee itās impressive.
- Put the heavy cream in a bowl, and beat it until stiff peaks form.
- Use another separate bowl to mix the mayo, mustard, allulose, and tarragon well. Then fold gently into the whipped cream until just blended and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pan fry the Mahi Mahi
- Season the fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat a frying pan and butter over medium heat until hot and the butter bubbles. Sear the Mahi Mahi filets for about two minutes on each side.
Donāt be tempted for cook the delicate fillets for much longer or they will dry out.
- Place the fish fillets on a warm plate and dollop with sweet mustard cream sauce. Serve any extra sauce on the side.
Add a few capers or a sprinkling of dill if you have those items on hand.
And the low carb/ keto-friendly pan-fried mahi-mahi ready to serve!
This is the perfect meal after a long, intense week.
šTips & FAQs( Frequently asked questions about Mahi Mahi)
This dish is best served fresh and isnāt great for meal prep ahead of time. Of course you can refrigerate leftovers but I recommend eating them within 24 hours.
What goes best with Mahi Mahi?
One of the best things about this fish recipe is that itās mild and goes well with a ton of different side dishes.
Any of the would be great!
- Tabouli
- Caprese Salad
- Radish Au Gratin
- Creamed Spinach
- Air Fried Broccoli
- Zoodles and butter with Truffle Salt.
What is the Nutritional value of Mahi Mahi:
As we all know, seafood is a good source of protein. Mahi-mahi is a rich source of lean protein and is packed with nutrition. Eating seafood like mahi-mahi is a great way to supply nutrients and minerals to your body.
This fish provides magnesium, selenium, iron, etc. all these minerals play a significant role in boosting immune and proper body functions.
Try this recipe in your kitchen; I bet youāll fall in love with it, and youāll make it again and again once you see how easy it is.
Thatās all for the Mahi Mahi with Low Carb Mustard Cream!
I hope you try this recipe! Itās seriously impressive with very little effort (yay!).
If you have any questions please post them below.
Keto on friends!
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Mahi Mahi with Low Carb Sweet Mustard Cream Sauce
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The firm texture and sweet and savory flavor of this divine mustard cream sauce complement each other in a way that you'll remember long after dinner is over. This is an easy seafood dinner recipe that will make any beginning chef look like a pro. And, you can make this meal in 15 minutes or less.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 344 kcal
Equipment
Cast Iron Pan
Sauce Pan
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Mahi Mahi
- 4 Mahi Mahi Fillets
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Mustard Cream
- Ā¼ cup Whipping Cream
- Ā¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp allulose
- Ā½ tsp Tarragon dried
Instructions
Sweet Mustard Cream ā Make this first
Beat heavy cream in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
In a separate bowl mix the mayo, mustard, allulose and tarragon well. Then fold gently into the whipped cream until just blended and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Mahi Mahi
Season the Mahi Mahi
Heat a frying pan and butter over medium heat until hot and the butter bubbles. Sear the Mahi Mahi filets for about two minutes on each side.
Place the fish fillets on a warm plate and dollop with sweet mustard cream sauce. Serve any extra sauce on the side.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSodium: 323mgFiber: 1gFat Ratio per Serving: 60.17%Protein Ratio per Serving: 37.21%
Keyword 15 minute recipe, gluten free, mustard, seafood
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