Description
Mouthwatering pan-seared mahi-mahi with pineapple salsa delivers a tropical flavor explosion from Caribbean kitchens. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets mahi-mahi (6 oz/170 g each)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup pineapple, fresh, diced
- ½ cup bell pepper, red, diced
- ¼ cup onion, red, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, small, seeded and minced
- ¼ cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 2 limes, juice of
- ½ tsp honey (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Salsa Preparation: Dice pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño into uniform small cubes. Finely chop cilantro and combine all ingredients in a glass bowl, drizzling with lime juice and honey. Sprinkle salt, toss gently, and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Fish Preparation: Pat mahi-mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Create a spice blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Thoroughly coat fish with the seasoning mixture.
- Cooking Process: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter until shimmering. Carefully place seasoned fillets in the skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 137°F. Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice over the fillets.
- Serving: Transfer mahi-mahi to serving plates, topping each fillet with a generous portion of chilled pineapple salsa. Serve alongside fluffy rice, quinoa, or roasted seasonal vegetables for a complete tropical-inspired meal.
Notes
- Maximize Moisture: Pat fish completely dry before seasoning to prevent steaming and ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in natural juices.
- Select Supreme Seafood: Choose fresh, high-quality mahi-mahi with firm, translucent flesh and minimal fishy odor for the best flavor and texture profile.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Use medium-high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve perfect sear without overcooking, keeping fish tender and flaky.
- Adjust Spice Levels: Modify jalapeño quantity in salsa to control heat intensity, removing seeds for milder version or adding extra for spice enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg