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Cornmeal coated, pan fried Mahi Mahi is just as tasty as the original Catfish I grew up on. Serve with potato salad, cabbage and love.

Pan Fried Mahi Mahi

Hawaiian Mahi Mahi is treated to Southern hospitality with my Pan Fried Mahi Mahi recipe. Delicately seasoned with a corn meal coating, the lightness of the dish makes it irresistably good.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine African American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Tongs
  • Two Plates
  • Shallow Bowl
  • Medium Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8 oz. Mahi Mahi fillets Thawed
  • ½ Organic Lemon
  • Garlic Powder
  • Seafood Seasoning This contains cayenne pepper so use sparingly.
  • Real Salt
  • ½ cup Organic Corn Meal
  • 3 tbsp Organic Cooking Oil I used Walnut Oil. Any oil that can hold up to high heat is fine.

Instructions
 

  • Place oil into frying pan and heat to medium setting.
  • Rinse fish fillets and place onto a plate side by side.
  • Squeeze a little lemon juice onto each and sprinkle with the garlic powder and Seafood Seasoning.
  • Turn fillets over and repeat steps with lemon and seasonings. Set aside. (If longer than 30 minutes place in the refrigerator).
  • Place cornmeal into a shallow bowl. Season with salt to taste. Stir incorporating salt evenly.
  • Once the oil is hot, using tongs, take fish and coat each side in the cornmeal then place in the frying pan.
  • Cook approximately 3 minutes on each side.
  • Place cooked fish on a plate line with paper towels to drain off excess oil. Serve with potato salad, corn-on-the-cob, fried cabbage or coleslaw.
Keyword African American Cuisine, African Heritage Diet, Fish Fry, Mahi Mahi, Pan Fried Mahi Mahi, Quick Fish Recipes, Quick Meals, Soul Food, Southern Cooking, Southern Cuisine, Summer Meals