This month, I wanted to share a very popular recipe with a different protein than our typical beef, chicken and pork – mahi mahi! I’ve always loved this fish cooked blackened on the blackstone or cast iron and served with a sweet and spicy mango pineapple salsa. It is great on a taco, is healthy and will definitely be a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients:

• Desired amount of mahi (1.5-2 lbs can easily feed four people)
• Blackening seasoning 
• Taco shells (flour or corn, I prefer flour for these)
• Olive oil

Mango Pineapple Salsa Ingredients:

• 1 fresh pineapple
• 2 ripe mangos
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno (de-seeded)
• ½ cup cilantro
• Half (or whole) red onion
• Juice of 2 limes
• Salt (to taste)

Instructions:

• Slice mahi (if whole) into filets or desired size. I usually get the mid section of the fish and cut into smaller tender shapes to cook quickly.
• Season mahi with blackening seasoning. 
• Let the seasoning sit in for a bit while you prep the salsa.
• Chop all fruits, veggies and cilantro.
• Combine in a large bowl, then add salt and lime juice.
• Stir it up and store in the fridge. 
• Preheat the skillet or griddle to medium-high heat.
• Add olive oil.
• Place mahi down skin side up and let cook for 3-4 minutes.
• (Optional) While the fish is cooking, I like to char the tortillas over the gas stove directly or on the griddle.
• Flip over and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes. It should be nice and charred from the seasoning and flake off easily with a spoon – internal temp I look for is 137-140°.
• Take the fish off and slice it up or pull it off with a fork – assemble tacos with the mango pineapple salsa and whatever other taco toppings you like!
• I like to add some more chopped cilantro, avocado and some cholula hot sauce. 
• Enjoy!