Mahi Mahi with Mango Vanilla Sauce
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this exquisite Mahi Mahi with Mango Vanilla Sauce recipe—a perfect balance of tropical flair and subtle sophistication. Fresh, tender mahi mahi fillets are perfectly seared to a golden finish, then topped with a luxurious, homemade mango vanilla sauce. The sauce, made with ripe mango, fresh orange and lime juice, a touch of honey, and aromatic vanilla bean, is vibrant and velvety, offering a delightful blend of fruity sweetness and light citrus tang. Finished with a pat of melted butter for richness and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a pop of herbal brightness, this dish is both elegant and easy to make. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an ideal option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Perfectly paired with jasmine rice or a crisp green salad, this mahi mahi recipe is a tropical escape on a plate! Keywords: Mahi Mahi, Mango Vanilla Sauce, tropical seafood recipe, easy mahi mahi recipe, citrus glaze fish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Mahi Mahi fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Ripe mango, diced
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 whole Vanilla bean pod
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the mahi mahi fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add two mahi mahi fillets to the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining fillets using the second tablespoon of olive oil. Set the cooked fillets aside and cover with foil to keep warm.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced mango, orange juice, lime juice, and honey. Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan.
Bring the mango mixture to a simmer, and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mango pieces are softened and the flavors are melded.
Remove the vanilla bean pod from the sauce. Use an immersion blender (or regular blender) to puree the mixture until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
Return the smooth sauce to the saucepan and stir in the unsalted butter until melted and fully incorporated. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
To serve, spoon the warm mango vanilla sauce over each mahi mahi fillet. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 60.0 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 559 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 3023 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g | ||
| Protein | 125.5 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 3870 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
