Sweet Sesame Mahi Mahi

Mahi mahi fillets are coated with sesame seeds before being pan-fried in this recipe, which also makes a simple pineapple salsa for serving with the cooked fish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 374 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 4 (8 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
• ¼ cup white sesame seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss the pineapple, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice together in a bowl until evenly mixed; set aside.

Step 2

Rub the mahi mahi fillets with the sesame oil to lightly coat.

Step 3

Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over one side of each fillets; gently press the seeds into the fish to assure they stick.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Lay the fillets with the seeded side down into the hot oil; cook for 4 minutes, turn, and continue cooking until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with the pineapple mixture.