Chili Lime Lionfish Recipe

lionfish

🥗Healthier: snapper

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Snapper provides a similar texture and flavor profile.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds crunch without heat.

Fillet the lionfish and score the skin to prevent curling when cooking.

Heat a pan and add a blend of canola and olive oil until hot.

Season the lionfish with salt and pepper and place it skin-side down in the hot pan.

Cook the fish for about a minute or two until it is cooked through.

Flip the fish to crisp the skin and ensure it doesn't curl up.

Prepare the mango avocado chili lime salsa by combining diced mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt, pepper, and chili lime seasoning in a bowl.

Toss the salsa ingredients together and let it rest in the refrigerator for a few hours if desired.

Plate the cooked lionfish and top it with the fresh salsa and serve with arugula or side of choice.

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