Description
A simple yet spectacular Grilled Dorado—also known as mahi-mahi—seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and garlic. Firm-fleshed fish plus high-heat grilling equals juicy fillets bursting with bright, Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or impress-the-guests gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 dorado (mahi-mahi) fillets, about 6 oz / 170 g each
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons, 1 juiced and 1 sliced into rounds
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional flavor boosters
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme)
Instructions
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Prep the fish – Rinse fillets under cold water, pat dry, and remove any pin bones.
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Marinate – Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper (add paprika, or herbs if using). Coat fillets; marinate 30 min chilled.
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Pre-heat grill – Clean grates, oil lightly, and heat to medium-high (≈ 400–450 °F / 200–230 °C).
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Grill – Lay fillets skin-side down (or presentation side) over direct heat. Cook 4–6 min, until edges turn opaque. Flip carefully and grill 3–4 min more, to 145 °F / 63 °C internal or until fish flakes easily.
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Serve – Transfer to a platter, top with grilled lemon rounds and extra herbs. Enjoy hot.
Notes
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No outdoor grill? Use a ridged grill pan on the stovetop or broil 6 in / 15 cm from heat.
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Pairings: quinoa salad, grilled asparagus, or citrus slaw.
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Storage: cooled leftovers keep 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently to avoid drying out.
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For a smoky twist, add oak or fruit-wood chips to charcoal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115g
Keywords: grilled dorado, grilled mahi-mahi, healthy seafood recipe, easy fish dinner, Mediterranean grilling