Seared Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter

Ingredients

•    3 tablespoons unsalted butter

•    1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

•    1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

•    1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning

•    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning

•    1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

•    3 tablespoons olive oil

•    4 (6 to 8-ounce) mahi mahi fillets

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Directions

Zesty Basil Butter: Combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts. Cover and keep warm over low heat. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the fish for 3 minutes; then turn and cook until just opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the fillets to individual plates. Spoon the warm basil butter over the fish and serve.