We’ve finally had some really nice days here, as warm as 80 degrees. The second it gets remotely nice outside, my boys start begging to eat dinner at the picnic table outside and make S’mores for dessert. It’s not at all hard to convince me, as I love being out in our backyard as much as they do! Our yard overlooks a pond and it’s my favorite place to be. I love the peace that comes with watching the water move. Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa is the perfect quick and easy outdoor dinner.
Our picnic table is the perfect spot to camp out – it’s big enough to fit my whole (big!) family, because my husband and I built it ourselves, to the size I wanted! It only took us about a day to build and we’ve gotten so much use out of it. Check out the plans here! (Or just browse her site to get lost in awesome DIY projects). I stained my outdoor table and matching benches with a gray stain.
When it hit 80 degrees a couple days ago, I knew I needed to dig the Mahi Mahi out of the freezer. Seafood is such as easy thing to keep on hand in the freezer because its so quick to cook! Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa is so easy, but packed with fresh flavors of Spring and Summer.
To make Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa, heat the grill over medium heat. Brush both sides of the Mahi Mahi with olive oil, then sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the top. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side. (I used a grill pan, which I also grilled the asparagus on, just to make sure nothing fell through the grates). Here’s a link to my favorite grill pans.
The mango salsa can be prepared ahead, or while the Mahi Mahi is grilling. Simply combine diced mango, diced red pepper, finely chopped fresh jalapeño, and a squeeze of lime juice. That’s it! Super fresh and flavorful.
I like to throw asparagus on the grill to serve with this (check out my Lemon and Feta Asparagus, which is what I served here, just grilled instead of Roasted). Microwave a sweet potato, and you’ve got dinner on the table in 15 minutes! Can’t beat that!
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Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 Mahi Mahi Filets, thawed if previously frozen
1 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 mango, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
Instructions
Preheat a grill to medium heat. Brush both sides of the fish with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through, depending on the thickness of the fish.
While the fish is cooking, combine mango, red bell pepper, and jalapeño in a small bowl. Add lime juice and toss to combine.
When the fish is cooked, serve with the mango salsa.