Chili-Lime Grilled Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Tender grilled mahi mahi fillets seasoned with chili and lime, topped with a fresh avocado salsa bursting with citrus and vibrant flavors. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs mahi mahi fillets, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each mahi mahi fillets
2 tbsp, divided olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp, divided lime juice
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
1 medium, diced ripe avocado
1 cup, quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Brush this chili-lime marinade evenly over 4 mahi mahi fillets and let rest for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill mahi mahi fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
Step 3: While fish cooks, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced jalapeño, remaining 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl; toss gently to combine.
Step 4: Serve grilled mahi mahi topped generously with avocado salsa alongside lime wedges for extra brightness.