Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime-Jalapeño Butter
Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime-Jalapeño Butter pairs ultra-tender, perfectly cooked fish with a creamy, citrusy butter that has a gentle kick from minced jalapeño. Smoky paprika and fresh lime zest round out the flavors for a balanced, bright finish. Serve for a light dinner or a special weeknight meal when you want clean, vibrant tastes without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime-Jalapeño Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 65 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with water. Insert a sous vide immersion cooker into the pot and submerge it. Set it to 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions.
- 2
Cut the mahi mahi fillet into 4 equal pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Place the fillets into 1 large or 4 small vacuum bags and seal them with a vacuum sealer.
- 3
Place the bags in the water and set a timer for 30 minutes.
- 4
Mix butter, jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 5
Carefully take the fillets out of the bag and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- 6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the fillets, skin-side up, to the shimmering oil. Sear until lightly browned, 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from the heat immediately and serve each portion with a dollop of jalapeño-lime butter.
- Calories 334.09 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 31.95 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 2.81 g 1%
- Total Fat 20.79 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 9.02 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.42 mg High 51%
- Sodium 166.64 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.55 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.1 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 22.76 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.97 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.59 mg Low Source 7%
- 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 🐟
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime Jalapeño Butter is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 334.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime-Jalapeño Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime, Lime Juice, Mahi Mahi. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime-Jalapeño Butter?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 334.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime-Jalapeño Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime-Jalapeño Butter healthy?
- Sous Vide Mahi Mahi with Lime-Jalapeño Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 334.09 calories and 31.95 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 166.64 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.02 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Milk, 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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