Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Honey Lime Coleslaw

Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Honey Lime Coleslaw

Jessica Gavin

Mahi Mahi-

  • 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin, ground
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 pound Mahi Mahi fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Coleslaw-

  • 1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Mahi Mahi-

Combine paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin, chili pepper, black pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over both sides of the fish fillets. 

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Transfer cooked fish to a clean plate.

Coleslaw-

Add cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and onions in a large bowl.

In a separate medium-sized bowl whisk together dressing ingredients; 2 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, honey, and garlic. Slowly add 2 tablespoons olive oil and whisk until combined.

Whisk in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Add dressing to vegetables and toss to combine.

Serves 4

Original recipe

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