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    Published: Jul 22, 2016 · Modified: Apr 16, 2018 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    Healthy Seared Mahi Mahi with Nectarine-Avocado Salsa

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    Healthy Seared Mahi Mahi with Nectarine-Avocado Salsa is the perfect summertime meal that will help you beat the heat, and keep you feeling light on your toes.

    Seared Mahi Mahi Recipe with Avocado Salsa

    As long as you prepare and chill the nectarine-avocado salsa in advance, this dinner can be on your table in under 15 minutes. Perfect for those busy nights when cooking is not high on your list of priorities, but you still want something easy and delicious for dinner without ordering take-out!

    Seared Mahi Mahi Recipe with Nectarine Salsa

    Even though this recipe calls for Mahi Mahi, don't let it stop you from making it with other types of seafood. The cool creaminess of the nectarine- avocado salsa will pair swimmingly (yeah, I went there! LOL) with all variety of fish, and even shrimp or crab. Oooh. Note to self.

    Healthy Mahi Mahi Recipe

    Follow the easy step-by-step photos for making this healthy Mahi Mahi recipe and the nectarine-avocado salsa. You can make the salsa in advance, and keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Dice one cup of red onion, and three pitted nectarines. Peel and use a spoon to seed one cucumber. Or, use an English cucumber and then no seeding is required.

    Making Nectarine Avocado Salsa

    Dice the cucumber and place the ingredients in a medium bowl. Remove the seed and skin from two avocados and cut into bite sized chunks.

    How to make avocado salsa with nectarines.

    Place the cut avocado into the bowl with the onion, nectarine and cucumber, Squeeze the juice of two limes over the avocado. Add salt, pepper, ground coriander, and cilantro paste. Carefully mix the ingredients until combined. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Served over seared Mahi Mahi or your favorite seafood.

    How to make cool nectarine salsa with avocado.

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    Seared Mahi Mahi Recipe

    Healthy Seared Mahi Mahi with Nectarine-Avocado Salsa

    Renee Goerger
    Healthy Seared Mahi Mahi with Nectarine Avocado Salsa is the perfect summertime meal that will help you beat the heat, and keep you feeling light on your toes.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Servings 4
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    Ingredients
      

    For the salsa

    • 1 cup diced red onion
    • 2 cups diced nectarines
    • 1 cup diced cucumber
    • 2 cup chopped avocados
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro paste
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

    For the fish

    • 4 Mahi Mahi filets 6 ounces each
    • 2 tablespoon grape seed oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Tools and equipment

    • Cutting board and chef's knife
    • medium bowl with cover
    • large skillet
    • spatula for flipping fish

    Instructions
     

    To make the salsa

    • Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and gently mix to combine.
    • Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

    To make the fish

    • Heat the grape seed oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat.
    • Season the Mahi-Mahi filets on both sides.
    • Carefully add the filets to the hot skillet and cook until seared and golden (approximately 5 minutes) on the first side.
    • Carefully flip the fish.
    • Sear and brown the second side (approximately 5 more minutes) until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
    • To serve, plate the fish and top with the cold salsa.

    Notes

    The salsa will last, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.
    Try this nectarine-avocado salsa with other types of fish such as talapia, tuna, and even shrimp and crab.
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    Mahi Mahi recipe with nectarine avocado salsa

    One of the things I like most about this healthy Mahi Mahi recipe (besides the wonderful flavor) is how colorful it is. Kind of like the below "Finding Dory" hand painted pitcher, and the fun and whimsical "Scuba Diver" hand painted wine glass, along with the Little Mermaid character wine glass and champagne flute. "Darlin' it's better, down where it's wetter...Under the sea!"

    Hand Painted Finding Dory Pitcher

    Under the Sea Hand Painted wine glasses

     

    If there is ever anything I can paint for you, from glassware items to fabrics (aprons, book bags, tea towels), please don't hesitate to contact me:  info@kudoskitchenbyrenee.com or visit my shops: Etsy, Wazala, Kudos Kitchen Paints. Custom special orders are always welcomed, and I will happily paint and design from any photo, idea or description you send my way. Each item I ship is completely painted to order and unique, and all of my glassware items are completely dishwasher safe as well as being non-toxic. 

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    Comments

    1. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:24 am

      What a great, fresh summer recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights.

      Reply
    2. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      July 25, 2016 at 8:48 am

      Fruit salsa over fish is like one of my favorite things to have in the summer. ooo I am so excited about the nectarines!

      Reply
    3. Cookin Canuck says

      July 25, 2016 at 12:23 am

      A gorgeous salsa? Mahi mahi? You've sold me, Renee. This is exactly the sort of healthy recipe my family would gobble up.

      Reply
    4. Sharon @ What the Fork Food Blog says

      July 24, 2016 at 9:48 pm

      Oh YUM! Anything with avocado you can count me in! Delicious!

      Reply
    5. Nutmeg Nanny says

      July 24, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      What an awesome way to use up summer nectarines! Love that you paired it with mahi mahi!

      Reply
    6. Michelle Goth says

      July 23, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      I LOVE mahi! Great way to incorporate fresh produce too!

      Reply
    7. Laura at I Heart Naptime says

      July 23, 2016 at 10:16 am

      This looks amazing - and what a perfect summertime meal!

      Reply
    8. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

      July 23, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Mahi Mahi has to be one of my favorite fish to eat! 🙂 And I love that salsa- such great flavors for summertime!

      Reply
    9. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      July 22, 2016 at 9:31 pm

      This is such a beautiful summer dish!

      Reply

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