Jul 13 2026
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Mahi Mahi Recipe

Inspired by Black Canyon Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Fresh Mahi Mahi crusted with cashews and pan seared with a preserved lemon beurre blanc sauce topped with red pepper. Served over seasoned orzo and fresh green beans

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Ingredients

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Mahi Mahi

Preserved Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

Orzo and Green Beans

Topping

Method

Mahi Mahi

  1. 1

    Prepare Mahi Mahi

    Season the Mahi Mahi fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Crust the Mahi Mahi

    Press the chopped cashews onto one side of each seasoned Mahi Mahi fillet to create a crust.

  3. 3

    Pan-sear the Mahi Mahi

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the crusted side of the fillets down in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

Preserved Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and sauté the minced shallots until translucent.

  2. 5

    Add Wine and Reduce

    Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the mixture by half, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Preserved Lemon

    Stir in the minced preserved lemon and lemon juice. Whisk in the remaining butter, piece by piece, until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Orzo and Green Beans

  1. 7

    Cook the Orzo

    In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 8

    Sauté Green Beans

    In the same saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the trimmed green beans, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.

  3. 9

    Combine Orzo and Green Beans

    Add the cooked orzo to the sautéed green beans and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, place a generous serving of the orzo and green beans. Top with the pan-seared Mahi Mahi fillet and drizzle with preserved lemon beurre blanc sauce. Garnish with diced red bell pepper.

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