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Cajun-Spiced Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa

20-Minute Cajun-Spiced Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa Magic

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring blackened mahi mahi with a fresh mango salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend treat.

  • Total Time: 18 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 mahi mahi fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry and coat them evenly with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through.
  4. In a bowl, mix diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
  5. Serve the blackened mahi mahi topped with mango salsa.

Notes

  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
  • Use a cast-iron skillet for the best blackened effect.
  • If mango isn’t available, substitute with pineapple or peach.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: blackened mahi mahi, Cajun fish, mango salsa, healthy dinner