Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe
Spiced to perfection and served with creamy mash potatoes, chorizo and corn.
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Ingredients
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For the Blackened Mahi Mahi
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
For the Chorizo and Corn
Method
Preparing the Blackened Mahi Mahi
- 1
Season the Fish
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Rub this spice mixture evenly over each mahi mahi fillet.
- 2
Cook the Fish
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned mahi mahi fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Making the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- 3
Cook the Potatoes
Peel and chop the potatoes into uniform pieces. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- 4
Mash the Potatoes
Return the potatoes to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Preparing the Chorizo and Corn
- 5
- 6
Add Corn
Stir in corn kernels and chopped green onions. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the corn is heated through.
Plating
- 7
Serve
On a plate, serve a generous portion of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with the chorizo and corn mixture, alongside the blackened mahi mahi.
