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Fish with Mango Salsa





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Makes 6 to 8 servings

Make the most of mahi mahi's great flavor by pairing it with a fruit salsa made from olive oil, mango, mango nectar, onion, cilantro, and lemon peel. See our full collection of fish recipes for more meal ideas.

 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 5 tablespoons lemon juice
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 2 to 2 1/2 pounds skinned, boned mahimahi fillets
 1 teaspoon olive oil
 1 onion (about 6 oz.), chopped
 1/2 cup refrigerated or canned mango nectar
 1 ripe mango (about 1 lb.), peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped
 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
Step 1
1

Mix soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and half the garlic.

Step 2
2

Cut fish into 6 or 8 equal pieces, then rinse and pat dry. Rub soy mixture all over fish. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 30 minutes.

Step 3
3

In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat, combine oil, onion, and remaining garlic. Stir until onion begins to get limp, about 2 minutes. Add mango nectar and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; stir until boiling.

Step 4
4

Remove onion mixture from heat. Stir in mango, cilantro, and lemon peel. Use hot or cool.

Step 5
5

Arrange fish pieces, side by side, in a wire grilling basket. Close basket and lay it on a barbecue grill over a solid bed of hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds). Close lid on a gas grill.

Step 6
6

Cook fish, turning once, until it is barely opaque and still moist-looking in thickest part (cut to test), 8 to 10 minutes total.

Step 7
7

Serve with salsa and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 150Calories from Fat 9.3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 362mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Protein 22g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.