PREHEAT THE OVEN 425F DEGREES. AND SEASON THE MAHI MAHI

• Rinse and dry the fish thoroughly
  2 pounds mahi mahi fish
• Coat the fish portions with 2-3 teaspoons avocado oil.
  3 tablespoons avocado oil
• Mix together the spices, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle all over the fish portions. Pat to allow the seasoning to adhere to the fish.
  1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Heat a cast iron skillet. Use medium high to high heat.[This takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Once the pan is hot add 2 tablespoons avocado oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
  3 tablespoons avocado oil
• The oil is ready when you see ripples in the pan. [This happens quickly since the pan is preheated.
• Add the Mahi Mahi portions to the pan. Cook the the fish portions on at least 2 sides until golden brown. This takes about 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust the heat if the pan begins to get too smoky.
• Once the fish is nicely browned to your liking, take the temperature using a meat thermometer The fish is done if the internal temperature of the thickest part registers 141F - 145F..

  Note: The cook time in the skillet usually gets the fish temperature to 100F - 110F degrees.
• If the fish is brown but does not register 141F - 145F finish it in the preheated oven. I use a preheated temperature of 425F degrees. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness..

  Note 1: If there is too much oil in the pan, carefully scoop some of it out of the pan and discard once it cools.

  Note 2: I love to place the cast iron pan on top of a half sheet pan for easy carrying in and out the oven and it also prevents speckles of oil popping onto the oven floor.
• Once the internal temperature reaches 141F - 145F, it's done. Serve with your favorite side dish. Happy Cooking.