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Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa

Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa

Caribbean300 cal15 min prep10 min cookEasy4 servings
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pescatarian Paleo Whole30

Cajun-spiced mahi mahi seared to a smoky crust and topped with a sweet-tart mango salsa. A tropical, protein-rich plate that's ready in twenty minutes.

Created by Priya Kaur
fishcaribbeanblackenedseafoodseed-chef

Ingredients

Serves 4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the mango, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno and toss with cilantro, lime juice, and salt for the salsa.

  2. 2

    Pat the mahi mahi dry and coat both sides generously with cajun seasoning.

  3. 3

    Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking.

  4. 4

    Sear the fillets 3 to 4 minutes per side until a dark crust forms and the fish flakes.

  5. 5

    Let the fish rest a minute off the heat.

  6. 6

    Plate each fillet and spoon the mango salsa generously over the top.

  7. 7

    Serve with extra lime wedges.

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