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Sauteed Italian Mahi Mahi with Pesto Zoodles

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Mahi Mahi filets, or similar fish
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 3 cups Zoodles-zucchini noodles
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic or 2 cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Pesto - store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 dozen Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup Greens-spinach, kale, chard-sliced thin

Instructions

  1. Take out fish filets and pat them dry.

  2. Sprinkle both sides of filets with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.

  3. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  4. Sear filets for 3-4 minutes on each side and then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove filets to a plate.

  5. To the same skillet, add the 1 tbsp. garlic and heat until fragrant, 30 seconds or so.

  6. Add the zoodles, cherry tomatoes, spinach, lemon juice and pesto to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until just heated through. 

  7. Place 3/4 cups of zoodles and veggies on each plate and top with fish filet. 

Recipe Notes