Dinner for 4
Mahi Mahi Cream Sauce
Floured mahi mahi fillets cook in a skillet before being covered with a creamy lemon, garlic, and shallot sauce.
$23.48for 4 servings
$5.87 per serving$23.48 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna steak, mahi, halibut, trout$11.99/lb typical | 1.7 lb | $20.24Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.26Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.73Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $23.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 mahi mahi fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp each garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp minced shallots
- 3 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp each dried parsley
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- freshly chopped chives
Steps
- Pat the mahi mahi dry and coat both sides with flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they reach 145 F or flake easily, then transfer them to a plate.
- Cook the shallots and garlic in the skillet for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken broth and cream.
- Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, stir it into the skillet, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the dried parsley and lemon juice, then return the fish to the sauce for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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