5/13/10

MAHI MAHI PICCATA Serves 4

2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 Mahi Mahi filets
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. cajun seasoning or your favorite fish seasoning
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. lemon zest
1 lg. or 2 small lemons juiced
1/2 cup white wine
2 Tbsp. capers
1 Tbsp. cold butter

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley
lemon slices to garnish.

In a pie plate or other flat dish mix the flour, cajun seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Dip the Mahi Mahi filets in this mixture and shake off the excess.
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lay the filets in the skillet and saute til done about 3 minutes on each side adding more oil if necessary. Remove filets to a serving platter and set aside.

In the same skillet add the wine cooking for about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice, lemon zest and capers. Swirl 1 Tbsp. cold butter into the sauce and heat through til thick about 1 minute.

Pour sauce over the Mahi Mahi and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.

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