Charred Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Pan-seared mahi-mahi with a smoky crust paired with a bright, fresh mango salsa for a perfect tropical seafood dish. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs mahi-mahi fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) mahi-mahi fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup, diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup, finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 mahi-mahi fillets (6 oz each). Rub both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (about 400°F). Place the fillets in the pan and sear without moving for 4 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 minced small jalapeño in a bowl. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Serve the mahi-mahi topped generously with the fresh mango salsa.