Seared Mahi Mahi with Lemon Basil Sauce

(adapted from the Deen Brother's Seared Mahi Mahi recipe on www.foodnetwork.com)

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 and 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 mahi mahi fillets

Directions:

1. Combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and basil leaves in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until butter melts. Let set covered over low heat to keep warm.

2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season mahi mahi with salt and pepper. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes. Then turn and cook for 4-5 more minutes. Serve with lemon basil sauce on top.

Next time we make this, we will probably cook the mahi mahi in the oven. Way easier, and probably a bit healthier.

Caroline and served this with some cooked grains, and put the extra lemon basil sauce over the grains - it was delicious!