Name: Baked Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 mahi mahi fillets (6 oz each); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 lime (cut into wedges); 2 ripe mangoes (diced); 1/2 red bell pepper (diced); 1/4 small red onion (finely diced); 1 small jalapeño (seeded and minced); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 tsp salt

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This baked mahi mahi with mango salsa is light, fresh, and full of tropical flavor. Firm, flaky fillets bake perfectly while a sweet-spicy mango salsa adds bright color and zing. Healthy, ready in 25 minutes, and tastes like a beach vacation.

Why You’ll Love It

Light and healthy. Lean protein plus fresh fruit.
25 minutes. One of the fastest fish dinners around.
Tropical flavors. Mango, lime, and jalapeño.
No fancy skills. Season, bake, top.
Beautiful. The colorful salsa looks restaurant-worthy.

Why It Works

Mahi mahi is forgiving — firm, thick, and mild. Baking at 400°F cooks it evenly. The mango salsa hits every taste bud: sweet, tart, sharp, and spicy. Lime brightens the fish.

Key Ingredients

Mahi mahi: 4 fillets (6 oz each).
Mangoes: 2 ripe, diced.
Pepper: 1/2 red bell pepper.
Onion: 1/4 red onion.
Jalapeño: 1 small.
Cilantro: 1/4 cup.
Lime: 2.

Tips

Don’t overcook the fish — it goes from perfect to dry quickly.
Use ripe mangoes for the sweetest salsa.
Make the salsa while the fish bakes to save time.

Variations

Pineapple: Swap the mango for diced pineapple.
No heat: Skip the jalapeño.
Grilled: Grill the fillets instead of baking them.

What to Serve With

Coconut rice, black beans, warm tortillas, or a simple green salad.

Storage

To store: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Keep the fish and salsa in separate containers.

FAQs

Can I use frozen mahi mahi?

Yes — thaw it completely first.

How do I know when it’s done?

The fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, reaching 145°F internally.

Can I make the salsa ahead?

Yes, up to 1 day ahead.

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