Dinner for 4

Mahi Mahi Cream Sauce

Name: Mahi Mahi Cream Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

$23.48for 430 minServes 4

Floured mahi mahi fillets cook in a skillet before being covered with a creamy lemon, garlic, and shallot sauce.

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tuna steak, 1.7 lb$11.99/lb typical	1.7 lb	$20.24Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, a little$3.49/lb typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.26Typical price
	Broth, 10 oz$0.07/oz typical	10 oz	$0.73Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$23.48

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

American High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$5.87 per serving$23.48 for 4

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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.

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