Seared Mahi-Mahi with Mango-Chili Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

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Pan-seared mahi-mahi fillets topped with a sweet and spicy mango-chili salsa, bringing a bright tropical flavor to a quick seafood dinner. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 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 310 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (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 small, seeded and finely chopped red chili pepper
2 tbsp, finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 mahi-mahi fillets dry and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add the fillets and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
Step 4: While fish cooks, combine 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1 small finely chopped seeded red chili pepper, 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Mix gently.
Step 5: Serve the seared mahi-mahi topped generously with the mango-chili salsa, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.