Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
This Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa is absolutely mouthwatering! Perfect for spring and summer, but it works anytime of year, since it is pan seared! The salsa is truly something special. This recipe also works well with halibut!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salsa:
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 mango, ripe, diced
- 1 cup pineapple, ripe, diced
- ⅛ cup fresh lime juice, or juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
For the Fish
- 4 fillets Mahi Mahi, 6 oz each, about 1 inch thick
- oil, for pan frying
- coarse Kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all salsa ingredients. Cover well and keep chilled in fridge.
- Sprinkle fillets liberally with kosher salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat about 5 TB oil in a large nonstick frying pan at medium-high until very hot.
- Carefully set one or two fillets (don't overcrowd) in hot oil and sear for 3 minutes Do not move fish; let it sit and get a good sear.
- Carefully flip fish over. Cook another 3 minutes, or just until fish loses transparency and becomes fully opaque and browned. Immediately remove fish from pan, and repeat for other fillets.
- Plate the cooked fish and serve alongside prepared salsa.
Notes
- Your actual cook time will vary depending on fish fillet thickness and starting temperature of your fish.
- If thicker than 1 inch, you may cook a bit longer. If thinner than 1 inch, lessen the cook time. The fish is done at at 125F.
- Use as much oil as needed to fully coat the bottom of the pan.
- As soon as the fish turns opaque and feels mostly firm to the touch, it’s ready. Overcooked fish dries out quickly, so take care not to go past that point.
- You can prep the mango salsa ahead of time and chill it. The flavors blend beautifully as it rests, and it saves time when you're ready to cook.
- This recipe is part of our Tropical Recipes Collection.
- We love pairing Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa with Coconut Rice.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.6g | Protein: 30.8g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78.2mg | Sodium: 344.4mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 16.1g