Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Pineapple Salsa and Cilantro-Lime Rice

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Juicy mahi-mahi fillets grilled to perfection, paired with a sweet-tart pineapple salsa and fragrant rice infused with lime and cilantro. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe (low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs mahimahi fillets, lime juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Rub evenly over mahi-mahi fillets.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Place fillets on grill and cook for 4 minutes per side until opaque and easily flaked.
  3. Step 3: While fish grills, combine 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, and 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons lime juice and toss gently.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup cooked white rice with 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly distributed.
  5. Step 5: Serve grilled mahi-mahi with a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa on the side and a scoop of cilantro-lime rice.

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