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!
