Fish with Mango Salsa
This vibrant and flaky fish topped with sweet and tangy mango salsa brings a refreshing tropical twist to your weeknight dinner table.
Ingredients
- •4 firm white fish fillets such as cod or tilapia (about 6 oz each)
- •2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and finely diced
- •1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- •1/4 red onion, finely minced
- •1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon chili powder
- •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the diced mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
- 2
Add the fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl, toss gently to combine, and season with salt to taste; set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 3
Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Rub both sides of each fish fillet with the spice mixture, pressing it gently into the flesh.
- 6
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Place the fish fillets in the hot skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 8
Transfer the cooked fish to serving plates and spoon a generous amount of the fresh mango salsa directly over the top before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- You can swap the white fish for salmon fillets for a richer flavor and extra omega-3 fatty acids.
- The mango salsa can be made up to 4 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator, but add the salt just before serving to keep the fruit crisp.
- Leftover fish is best consumed immediately, but cooked fillets can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and flaked into tacos.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish features perfectly seared, tender fish with a warm spiced crust, crowned by a bright, crunchy, sweet, and zesty mango salsa that creates a delightful balance of tropical flavors.