Grilled Citrus-Marinated Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa

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

A tropical-inspired grilled fish dish featuring tender mahi mahi marinated in citrus and served with a fresh pineapple salsa for a bright, sweet contrast. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 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
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade. Place 4 mahi mahi fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While the fish marinates, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 minced small jalapeño, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl. Mix gently and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove mahi mahi from marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has nice grill marks.
4. Step 4: Serve each grilled mahi mahi fillet topped with a generous scoop of pineapple salsa for a refreshing, tropical finish.