Pan-Seared Caribbean Mahi Mahi with Mango Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A vibrant Caribbean-inspired dish featuring pan-seared mahi mahi fillets topped with a fresh mango avocado salsa bursting with tropical flavors. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs mahi mahi fillets, salt, black pepper 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 pieces, about 6 oz each mahi mahi fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup, diced ripe mango
• 1 cup, diced ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 mahi mahi fillets (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fillets and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 145°F.
3. Step 3: While the fish cooks, combine 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1 cup diced ripe avocado, 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1 minced small jalapeño in a bowl. Stir gently to mix.
4. Step 4: Plate the cooked mahi mahi and spoon the mango avocado salsa generously over each fillet. Serve immediately for a fresh and colorful Caribbean meal.