Seared Mahi Mahi With Zesty Basil Butter

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
• 1 1/2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped fresh
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• mahi mahi fillet

1. Zesty Basil Butter:
2. Combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the fish for 3 minutes; then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the fillets to individual plates.
4. Spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.

unsalted butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, fresh ground black pepper, basil, olive oil, mahi fillet

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/seared-mahi-mahi-with-zesty-basil-butter-458530 (may not work)