Easy Grilled Mahi Mahi
Grilled mahi mahi is coated in a fragrant blend of paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, black pepper, and a touch of cayenne, then complemented by olive oil and lemon juice. The result is a quick, bright, warmly spiced fish dish that suits an easy weeknight dinner or a relaxed warm-weather meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Grilled Mahi Mahi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 70 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 66 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat (450 degrees F (230 degrees C)) and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
To make the spice mixture, combine paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- 3
Brush mahi mahi fillets with olive oil on both sides and season with the spice mixture.
- 4
Grill on the hot grill until golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- 5
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.
- 6
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.
- Calories 226.77 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 22.07 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 3.23 g 1%
- Total Fat 14.16 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.87 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.54 mg High 27%
- Sodium 117.06 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.26 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.87 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 84.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.42 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Grilled Mahi Mahi is made with 12 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano, and Fresh Oregano. Each serving provides about 226.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Grilled Mahi Mahi made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano, Fresh Oregano, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Grilled Mahi Mahi?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 226.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Grilled Mahi Mahi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Easy Grilled Mahi Mahi healthy?
- Easy Grilled Mahi Mahi has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 226.77 calories and 22.07 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.06 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.87 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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