Grilled Citrus-Glazed Mahi Mahi with Tropical Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Juicy mahi mahi steaks grilled with a tangy citrus glaze and topped with a refreshing tropical fruit salsa for a vibrant seafood feast. This seafood recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs mahi mahi fillets, orange juice, lime juice 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.

Ingredients

• 4 fillets (6 oz each) mahi mahi fillets
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined to create the citrus glaze.
2. Step 2: Place 4 mahi mahi fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the citrus glaze over them. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning once.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove fish from marinade and discard excess liquid. Grill fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and grill marks appear, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup diced mango, 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 minced jalapeño in a bowl. Toss gently to make tropical salsa.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled mahi mahi topped with 1/2 cup tropical salsa per fillet for a bright, fresh finish.