Citrus-Glazed Baked Mahi Mahi Recipe for Flavorful Weeknights

This Baked Mahi Mahi with Citrus Glaze is healthy, nutritious, and delicious.

“Health food” can make a passionate eaters cringe—images of bland dishes come to mind. Still, after too many late-night drive-thru meals and pizza nights, it feels good to choose something fresher and better. Switching to healthier eating can be intimidating, especially when you’re used to comfort foods. Finding nutritious meals that the whole family will enjoy is a common struggle.

If your family is skeptical about seafood, try a mild, firm fish like mahi mahi. It’s not overly delicate and holds up well to bold flavors. To win over reluctant eaters, a vibrant sauce helps. The citrus glaze in this recipe is bright and slightly sweet, with just enough spice if you choose to add it. It makes a noticeable difference and transforms a simple baked fillet into a memorable main course.

In my house, seafood used to be a hard sell. Lately, though, Mike has become more willing to try new dishes. He isn’t a full convert, but he gave this mahi mahi a chance—and there were no leftovers. He even suggested the glaze might be good on chicken, which felt like progress.

This preparation is my new go-to for fish. There is a bit of butter in the glaze, but overall the dish is lighter than many alternatives. The glaze is fresh and bright, and it pairs beautifully with fruit salsas or a simple salad. Served alongside a pineapple mango salsa, it makes a satisfying, family-friendly dinner that’s likely to disappear quickly.

Enjoy!

Baked Mahi Mahi with Citrus Glaze

A healthy, flavorful baked mahi mahi finished with a bright citrus glaze.

Heather

Serving Size 4

Ingredients

• Citrus Glaze
• 4 tbsp butter , divided
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/8 red onion , sliced very thin and diced fine
• 1/2 orange , zest and juice + extra zest for garnish
• 1/2 lemon , zest and juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• Ground red pepper powder to taste (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

• 4 4 oz Mahi Mahi fillets
• Nonstick spray
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the diced red onion. Cook about 1 minute, then add the remaining butter and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook another 2 minutes, allowing the butter to brown slightly.
• Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then add the juice and zest of the lemon and orange. If you want heat, add ground red pepper to taste.
• Whisk and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
• Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the hot sauce into a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch to make a slurry.
• Return the slurry to the saucepan, whisking quickly to combine, then reduce heat and let the glaze simmer until slightly thickened.
• Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Rub the fish fillets lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the fillets on the baking sheet and bake 20 minutes if fresh, or about 25 minutes if frozen, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
• Remove from the oven and drizzle each fillet with the citrus glaze.
• Garnish with extra orange zest and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 | Calories: 325.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.6 g | Protein: 20.4 g | Fat: 26 g

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