Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Mango-Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Fresh mahi-mahi fillets with a vibrant, sweet-tart salsa made from ripe mango and pineapple. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs mahimahi fillets, mango, pineapple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 (6 oz each) mahimahi fillets
• 1 cup, finely diced mango
• 1/2 cup, finely diced pineapple
• 2 tbsp, finely diced red onion
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup, finely diced cucumber
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat mahi-mahi fillets dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add mahi-mahi fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and opaque in the center.
3. Step 3: While fish cooks, combine diced mango, diced pineapple, diced red onion, 2 tbsp lime juice, diced cucumber, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro in a bowl. Toss gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Transfer mahi-mahi to a plate and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with the mango-pineapple salsa spooned over the top.
5. Step 5: Drizzle any remaining salsa from the bowl over the fish before serving.