Sautéed Caribbean Mahi-Mahi with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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A vibrant dish featuring tender mahi-mahi fillets pan-seared and topped with a fresh, tangy pineapple salsa that bursts with tropical flavors. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs mahi-mahi fillets, olive oil, fresh 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) mahi-mahi fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 mahi-mahi fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp ground cumin. Set aside.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Stir gently and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned mahi-mahi fillets and cook for 4 minutes on the first side until golden and edges turn opaque.
Step 4: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Remove the fillets to warm plates and spoon generous amounts of pineapple salsa over each serving. Serve immediately.