Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Tropical Mango-Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Tender mahi-mahi fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a fresh and zesty mango-avocado salsa that highlights tropical flavors. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs mahi-mahi fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Caribbean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2, 6 oz each mahi-mahi fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
1 cup, diced ripe mango
1 medium, diced avocado
1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 mahi-mahi fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the fillets in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook an additional 3-4 minutes on the second side until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a bowl combine 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1 diced medium avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 seeded and minced jalapeño, and 1/2 tsp salt with 1/4 tsp black pepper; mix gently.
Step 5: Serve the cooked mahi-mahi fillets topped generously with the mango-avocado salsa while hot.