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Mahi-Mahi in Creamy Lemon Sauce
with pesto vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Mahi Mahi), Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Mediterranean
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Mahi-Mahi Fillets
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories450
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Carbohydrates20g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat26g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1200mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Heat-Safe Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using trout, pat dry. Add trout, skin-side up first, and cook until fish reaches minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Toast Panko and Prepare Ingredients
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add half the butter (reserve remaining for sauce) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until melted, 20-30 seconds.
Add panko and stir occasionally until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer panko to a heat-safe mixing bowl. Wipe pan clean and reserve.While panko toasts, trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons, on an angle. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.Trim green beans, if necessary. Cut into 2" pieces. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add green beans to hot pan. Stir often until slightly browned, 3-5 minutes.Add zucchini, minced garlic and parsley, and garlic salt. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner and stir in pesto until combined.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Mahi-Mahi
Pat mahi-mahi dry. Halve any larger pieces to match smaller pieces. Season both sides with garlic and parsley seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Return pan used to toast panko to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add mahi-mahi to hot pan. Cook until mahi-mahi reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side.Fish thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner fillet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner.While mahi-mahi cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Sauce and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, remaining butter, and 2 tsp. water.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 20-30 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mahi-mahi with sauce. Garnish with panko. Bon appétit!
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