Keto Mahi Mahi

CAL/SERV: 200

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp. butter, divided

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 (4-oz.) mahi-mahi fillets

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 lb. asparagus

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 lemon, sliced

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil. Add mahi-mahi and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

To skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate.

To skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then stir in lemon, zest, juice, and parsley. Remove from heat, then return mahi-mahi and asparagus to skillet and spoon over sauce.

Garnish with more parsley before serving.