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Pan Fried Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa

Flaky, lightly spiced fish paired with fresh mango salsa makes this a summer staple.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Mahi Mahi

  • 2-3 Mahi mahi fillets
  • tsp smoked paprikia
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¾ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Mango Salsa

  • 2 ripe mangoes diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 red pepper diced
  • 1 jalepeno diced
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • juice from one lime
  • sl salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Pan-fried Mahi Mahi

  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Combine all the spices until blended.
  • Pat the mahi mahi dry with a paper towel.
  • Coat eat side of the fish with olive oil and generously sprinkle each side with the spice blend. Rub the spice blend in if necessary.
  • Once the oil in the pan is sizzling (sprinkle a few drops of water on pan to test if needed), cook for 3 minutes on each side or until fish reaches a temperature of 145 degrees. Fish should be a golden brown color

Mango Salsa

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • This salsa recipe will make extra. Store leftovers in the fridge.
  • Serve with the mahi mahi immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Original recipe adapted from:
https://www.jessicagavin.com/pan-seared-mahi-mahi-honey-lime-coleslaw/#wprm-recipe-container-36588
Keyword avocado oil, chili powder, cilantro, fish, garlic, jalepeno, lime, mango, paprika, red pepper, sea salt