Seared Mahi Mahi or Tilapia with Green Gazpacho Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Seared Mahi Mahi or Tilapia with Green Gazpacho Sauce. Perfectly pan-seared fish fillets boast a golden, crispy exterior while remaining tender and flaky inside, making them the ideal canvas for the bold flavors of the green gazpacho sauce. This refreshing sauce features a blend of cucumber, green bell pepper, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, creating a zesty, nutrient-packed complement to the mild fish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant dish is as quick as it is impressive, making it perfect for entertaining or a nutritious family dinner. Serve it with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of cilantro for a restaurant-worthy presentation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Mahi Mahi or Tilapia fillets
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 large Cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 0.25 cups Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cups Fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 medium Avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 small Jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
Instructions
Pat the Mahi Mahi or Tilapia fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the fish fillets, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they’re golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
To prepare the green gazpacho sauce, combine the cucumber, green bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, vinegar, water, avocado, and jalapeño (if using) in a blender or food processor.
Blend the mixture until smooth, adjusting the consistency by adding more water if necessary. Taste and season the sauce with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Spoon the green gazpacho sauce onto plates or a serving platter. Place the seared fish on top of the sauce.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the dish for added flavor and garnish with extra chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.6 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2722 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3434 mg | 73% | |
*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.
