Seared Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Lightly seared mahi-mahi fillets topped with a vibrant mango salsa, balancing sweet and tangy flavors for a summer seafood delight. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs mahi-mahi fillets, salt, black pepper 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 pieces, 6 oz each mahi-mahi fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 six-ounce mahi-mahi fillets evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fillets and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Step 3: While the fish cooks, mix together 1 large diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 small minced jalapeño, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl until well combined.
4. Step 4: Plate the cooked mahi-mahi fillets and spoon the mango salsa generously over the top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or a green salad.