Seared Mahi-Mahi with Citrus-Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A bright and refreshing seafood dish featuring pan-seared mahi-mahi topped with a vibrant citrus and avocado salsa. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 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 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 fillets (6 oz each) mahi-mahi fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, diced avocado
• 1 large, segmented orange
• 1, juiced lime
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 mahi-mahi fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place the fillets in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes on the first side without moving them, until golden and crisp at the edges. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a bowl combine 1 diced medium avocado, 1 large segmented orange, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 minced small jalapeño, and juice of 1 lime. Mix gently until combined.
4. Step 4: Serve each mahi-mahi fillet topped generously with the citrus-avocado salsa, garnishing with extra cilantro if desired.