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Mahi-Mahi with Blood Orange, Avocado, and Red Onion Salsa

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Mahi-Mahi with Blood Orange, Avocado, and Red Onion SalsaTina Rupp

Low-fat and low-cal, this dish tastes lively and bright.

Orange you sweet:

Although they look like regular navel oranges, Cara Cara oranges are tinged pink on the inside and taste a little sweeter. You'll find them at some supermarkets and farmers' markets.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 blood orange, Cara Cara orange, or regular orange
1/2 cup 1/3-inch cubes avocado
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons minced red jalapeño
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 6-ounce mahi-mahi fillets

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using small sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from orange. Working over small bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Add avocado, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice to oranges in bowl; stir gently to blend. Season salsa to taste with salt.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

    Step 3

    Place 1 fillet on each of 2 plates. Spoon salsa atop fish and serve.

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