Caribbean Style Mahi Mahi | Blackened Mahi Mahi

mahi mahi

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is a lower-cost alternative that still provides a mild flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral taste.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper offers crunch without the heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Rinse and pat dry the defrosted mahi mahi fillets.

Season the mahi mahi with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.

Heat a cast iron pan over medium high heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil.

Pat down the seasonings onto the mahi mahi and flip them over to season the other side.

Once the pan is hot, place the mahi mahi in the pan and listen for the sizzle.

Cook the mahi mahi for about eight minutes, checking after three to four minutes for doneness.

While the fish is cooking, prepare the mango salsa by mixing two tablespoons of chopped cilantro, two tablespoons of diced white onion, and three tablespoons of diced mango in a bowl.

Squeeze half a lime into the salsa mixture and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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