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Blackened Mahi Mahi

By Britney
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
blackened mahi mahi on a plate with a fork topped with peach salsa.
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Blackened Mahi Mahi is pan-seared to perfection with a flaky center. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb Mahi Mahi
  • 2 tbsp Blackened Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter

Peach Salsa

  • 15.25 oz Canned Peach Chunks, (drained)
  • 1 Avocado, (cut into chunks)
  • 1/4 Red Onion , (diced)
  • 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, (diced)
  • 1/3 cup Cherry Tomatoes, (cut in half)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice

Instructions 

  • Prep Work: place frozen fillets in a bowl of cold water until completely thawed, about 30 mins. Line a plate with paper towels. Set aside. 
  • Combine the blackened seasoning blend in a small bowl. Pat fish dry and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle seasonings all over the fish so that it is competely covered in the seasoning. 
  • Add butter and remaining olive oil to a large skillet (preferably a cast iron pan) over medium high heat. Place the seasoned fish into the pan and cook on both sides for 2 minutes per side. Remove and place onto the paper towel lined plate. 
  • For the peach salsa, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix together, and place on top of the cooked fish. 

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet if you have one. It holds heat like a grudge and gives you that beautiful crust.
Pat that fish dry before seasoning! Moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
Get the pan HOT. You want that seasoning to sizzle and caramelize—not steam.
Adjust the spice level by omitted or adding more cayenne pepper from the seasoning mix. Also, you can enjoy this dish with hot sauce for more heat, too. 
Don’t crowd the pan. Give your mahi some space to breathe and brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 98mg, Sodium: 747mg, Potassium: 771mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 607IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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