Recipe: Micro Fast Mahi Mahi

Since I wanted to start eating better today, I had to scramble to figure out what to do for lunch – since I haven’t gone proper grocery shopping yet [I'll go on my way home tonight...]. I always keep frozen fish from Trader Joe’s in the freezer, so I took out some mahi mahi and thawed it enough to pry the pieces apart [I thaw in cool water in the sink in a bowl - only takes 10-15 minutes or so...]. Here’s what I did with it. This recipe is based on a single portion, but can be multiplied by however many servings you want to do…

Ingredients:
1 serving Mahi Mahi [or any fish you prefer]
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large garlic clove, smashed, but still in one piece [skin removed]
Red Pepper Flakes to taste
1/2 Tsp Dry Thyme [substitute for your favorite herb - you can use dried oregano if you prefer]
Salt and Pepper to taste
Lemon Juice to taste

Method:
- Take a thawed or fresh piece of Mahi Mahi and dry, set aside
- In the bottom of a microwave safe dish with lid, mix together olive oil, salt & pepper, red pepper flake, dry thyme and smashed garlic clove
- Drop in mahi mahi and turn several times to coat evenly with oil an seasonings
- At this point I bring it to work, so it marinates for a good 4 hours before I’m ready to cook it
- When you’re ready to cook it, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top and turn the fish again to coat well – there should be excess liquid at the bottom of the container, almost like a salad dressing, that will help to steam the fish
- Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, depending on your microwave’s power – you know it’s done when the flesh is completely white – check with a fork through the thickest part to make sure it’s cooked all the way through

That’s it! It takes 2 minutes to throw all the ingredients into the container and another 3-4 to cook an it comes out delicious and perfectly moist and tender, but fully cooked. So easy! Enjoy!

[Next time I make it, I'll snap a picture to include in this post...]