Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa Recipe
Sweetheart, this grilled mahi-mahi with mango salsa recipe is your fast track to looking like a tropical goddess without boarding a plane.
It’s zesty, fruity, and smoky—basically the vacation your taste buds begged for while you doom-scrolled through travel deals you’ll never book.
The best part? No fancy chef skills required—just grilling, chopping, and pretending you’re on a beach sipping margaritas with perfect hair.
Each bite bursts with tangy mango, fresh lime, and herbs so bright even your cranky neighbor would crack a smile.
So light that grill, glam it up, and serve magic without breaking a nail.
Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa Recipe
Grilled vegan mahi-mahi topped with refreshing mango salsa delivers sunny flavors and smoky perfection, ideal for summer dinners or stylish weeknight escapes.
Ingredients
For the Vegan Mahi-Mahi
- Vegan mahi-mahi fillets soy or pea-based – 4 (6 oz each)
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Lime juice – 2 tbsp
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Paprika – ½ tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
For the Mango Salsa
- Ripe mango – 1 large diced
- Red bell pepper – ½ diced
- Red onion – ¼ cup finely chopped
- Jalapeño – 1 small seeded, minced
- Fresh cilantro – 2 tbsp chopped
- Lime juice – 2 tbsp
- Salt – ¼ tsp
Instructions
- Pat vegan mahi-mahi fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat fillets evenly with marinade; let rest 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make salsa.
- Preheat grill to medium-high; oil grates lightly.
- Place fillets on grill; cook 6–7 minutes per side until tender with charred marks.
- Remove fillets, top generously with mango salsa.
- Serve warm with lime wedges and a smile.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 15%
Additional Tips
- Add avocado chunks to salsa for creamy flair.
- Grill mango slices alongside fish for bonus smoky sweetness.
- Pair with coconut rice or roasted veggies to complete your tropical escape.
