Seared Mahi-Mahi with Spicy Tiki Citrus Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Pan-seared mahi-mahi fillets served with a zesty and spicy tiki-inspired citrus sauce that brings a bright, lively finish. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 350 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 (6 oz each) mahi-mahi fillets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 tsp minced jalapeño
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 mahi-mahi fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
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. Remove fish and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, 1 tsp minced jalapeño, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and spoon the spicy tiki citrus sauce over the seared mahi-mahi fillets just before serving.