Accidental Fish

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This accidental fish recipe is one of my family's favorite fish recipes for Southern-style cooking. Serve this dish over rice. Steamed vegetables go great with it.

Submitted by Islandwatergirl
Updated on March 18, 2025
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets mahi mahi

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • ½ cup salted butter

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 drops Louisiana-style hot sauce, or to taste

  • 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped (Optional)

  • 1 green onion, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. Rub fillets with oil; transfer to a baking dish.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add lemon juice, garlic, and hot sauce; simmer for 1 minute. Add tomato and green onion; cook and stir until heated through. Spoon over fillets to serve.

260 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

556 Calories
52g Fat
3g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 556
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 66%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Cholesterol 204mg 68%
Sodium 452mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 588mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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