Baked Mahi Mahi with Herbs and Olives

Ingredients

• 4 Mahi Mahi fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 4 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 lemons (sliced into thin rounds)
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 cup minced Castelvetrano olives (or other green olives)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep: Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Brush the pan with half of the olive oil and set aside. Use a clean paper towel to pat both sides of the fish dry. Run your finger over the fish to check for any bones. Remove as needed.

2. 2

   whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together butter, honey, minced garlic, and thyme, and parsley to make a dressing. Set aside.

3. 3

   Assemble: Lay the lemon slices in pairs on the baking sheet. Place fish on top of lemon slices, with each fish fillet having 2 slices underneath. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and chili flakes over the fish. Spoon the dressing on top of the mahi

4. 4

   Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until the center of the fillet is flaky and cooked thoroughly with an opaque color.

5. 5

   Mix together the remaining oil with the parsley, onion and olives and spoon over the fish before serving.