Best 8 Cajun Mahi Mahi With Fruit Salsa Recipes

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Cajun mahi mahi with fruit salsa is a delightful dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun spices with the vibrant sweetness of tropical fruits. This delectable meal is perfect for a summer cookout or a casual weeknight dinner. The fish is marinated in a mixture of Cajun seasonings, then pan-seared until it is perfectly cooked. The fruit salsa, made with a combination of fresh mango, pineapple, and red onion, adds a refreshing and tangy contrast to the savory fish. Served with a side of rice or grilled vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Let's dive into the step-by-step guide to create this tantalizing culinary experience.

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MAPLE CAJUN MAHI MAHI



Maple Cajun Mahi Mahi image

This fish has a sweet and spicy flavor that goes well with buttered rice.

Provided by Janell Kendall

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Mahi Mahi

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 (4 ounce) fillets mahi mahi fillets, rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir the maple syrup, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  • Brush the maple syrup mixture over the mahi mahi fillets.
  • Cook the mahi mahi in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 811.4 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

MAHI MAHI WITH COCONUT RICE AND MANGO SALSA



Mahi Mahi with Coconut Rice and Mango Salsa image

A Caribbean-inspired dish with dimensions of sweet, spice and tanginess. Delicious!

Provided by SYRAH4689

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
salt to taste
4 (4 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
2 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon butter
¾ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ cups fresh mango, cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, ginger, green onion, and salt in a bowl. Add the mahi mahi and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Bring the rice, water, chicken bouillon, and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir, and simmer uncovered until the rice has absorbed most of the coconut milk.
  • While the rice is cooking, remove the mahi mahi from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place fish in a large baking dish in a single layer. Broil in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. If the fish browns too quickly, cover the baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the mixture begins to bubble, stir in mango cubes. Cook and stir until mango is tender, about 5 minutes. Serve by placing a mahi mahi fillet over a scoop of hot rice and top with the mango salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 807.9 calories, Carbohydrate 107 g, Cholesterol 93.8 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 548.6 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

CAJUN MAHI MAHI WITH MANGO PINEAPPLE SALSA



Cajun Mahi Mahi with Mango Pineapple Salsa image

This pan seared Cajun Mahi Mahi with Mango Pineapple Salsa is so fresh and delicious! It's a gluten free recipe that's easy to make in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Krista

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.5lbs of fresh Mahi Mahi filets
1 tablespoon of cajun spice seasoning
1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder
2 tablespoons of grape seed oil
1 cup of fresh diced pineapple
1 mango, finely diced
1/4 cup of finely diced red onion
1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
juice of one lime (about 1-2 tablespoons)
salt to season

Steps:

  • In a small bowl add pineapple, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste. Stir to mix everything together and set aside.
  • In a small bowl add cajun spice seasoning and garlic powder. Mix.
  • Pat Mahi Mahi filets dry.
  • Season both sides of Mahi Mahi with cajun seasoning mix.
  • Heat a large skillet to medium high heat, add grape seed oil.
  • Place Mahi Mahi in pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove and let sit for 1 minute to cool.
  • Serve Mahi Mahi with Mango Pineapple Salsa

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 filet, Calories 175 calories, Sugar 9 g, Sodium 637 mg, Fat 6 g, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, Cholesterol 80 mg

CAJUN MAHI MAHI WITH FRUIT SALSA



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I saved this recipe ages ago because I wanted to try it. Storing it here now so that I can find it again.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

mahi mahi (4 8-ounce pieces)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
salt
1 cup mixed fruit, chopped (cantaloupe, grapes, kiwifruit, etc)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the seasoning .
  • Sprinkle the seasoning on fish.
  • Heat oil in pan and sear the fish on both sides.
  • Put in preheated oven for 4-5 minutes. Fish should be firm to the touch.
  • Arrange the fish on the plates and put the salsa on top of the fish.

PAN-SEARED HAWAIIAN MAHI MAHI WITH FRUIT SALSA



Pan-Seared Hawaiian Mahi Mahi with Fruit Salsa image

A refreshing cold fruit salsa accompanies this delicious fish dish for four.(Recipe created by Jeffrey Callahan, a 2003 Cuisinart Scholarship recipient.)

Categories     Entrees     Entrees     Breakfast     Entrees     Entrees     Entrees

Number Of Ingredients 1

4 8-ounce pieces fresh Mahi Mahi ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning Sea salt and black pepper to taste Oil of preference as needed ⅓ cup mango, washed and peeled ¼ cup cantaloupe, washed and peeled ¼ cup kiwi, peeled ⅓ cup macintosh apple washed ¼ cup red, seedless grapes 1 Tablespoon pineapple juice 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F. Wash, peel and rough chop the mango and cantaloupe. Peel the kiwi and cut each in half. Wash and quarter each apple, leaving skin intact. Wash grapes and leave whole. Place all of the fruit, except for the grapes into Cuisinart food processor and pulse gently (do not puree). Remove mixture and place into a stainless steel bowl, now adding in the grapes. Add pineapple juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and brown sugar and fold in gently with a rubber spatula. Set mixture aside, holding below 41°F. Combine Cajun seasoning, sea salt and black pepper and season fish on both sides. Heat oil in a sauté pan. Once oil is searing temperature (near smoking), add in fish, placing presentation side down. Sear fish on both sides and finish in a 350 F oven for about 3-5 minutes (fish should flake but still be moist). Serve fish immediately with cold fruit salsa.

Nutrition Facts :

CAJUN MAHI MAHI WITH FRUIT SALSA



CAJUN MAHI MAHI WITH FRUIT SALSA image

Categories     Fish     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eight oz. pieces of Mahi Mahi
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
FRUIT SALSA:
1 cup chopped fruits (cantaloupe, grape, kiwi)
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the seasoning. Sprinkle the seasoning on the fish. 2. Heat oil in pan and sear the fish on both sides. 3. put in preheated oven (350) for 4-5 minutes. Fish should be firm to the touch. 4. Arrange the fish on the plates and put the salsa on top of the fish.

MAPLE CAJUN MAHI MAHI



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Make and share this Maple Cajun Mahi Mahi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (4 ounce) fillets mahi mahi fillets, rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir the maple syrup, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  • Brush the maple syrup mixture over the mahi mahi fillets.
  • Cook the mahi mahi in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 82.7, Sodium 102.7, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 12.1, Protein 21.1

MAHI MAHI WITH NECTARINE SALSA



Mahi Mahi with Nectarine Salsa image

A ripe nectarine inspired me to put together a fruity salsa to serve with fish fillets. I received six thumbs up from our three children for this easy, nutritious main dish. -Michelle Augustine, Cincinnati, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium nectarine, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped cucumber
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
FISH FILLETS:
2 mahi mahi fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash salt

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Drizzle fillets with oil; sprinkle with salt. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish just turns opaque. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To ensure the freshest fish, choose mahi-mahi that has clear eyes and bright red gills.
  • When preparing the fruit salsa, use a variety of fruits to create a colorful and flavorful dish. Some good options include mango, pineapple, papaya, and red onion.
  • To make the Cajun seasoning, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your desired level of spiciness.
  • When cooking the fish, be careful not to overcook it. Mahi-mahi is a delicate fish that cooks quickly, so it is important to cook it over medium heat for just a few minutes per side.
  • Serve the mahi-mahi with the fruit salsa and your favorite sides. Some good options include rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Cajun mahi-mahi with fruit salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The fish is cooked to perfection and the fruit salsa adds a refreshing and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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