Sesame-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Cilantro Salsa

Name: Sesame-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Cilantro Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 2 tbsp Lime Juice; 4 whole Mahi Mahi; 2 cups Pineapple Chunks; 1 tbsp Red Onion; 2 tsp Sesame Oil; 0.25 cup Sesame Seeds; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Hawaiian High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free Whole30 Paleo 🦴Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟Anabolic Diet

Sesame-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Cilantro Salsa balances toasty, nutty seeds with a burst of tropical sweetness and lime-bright freshness. The fish stays tender and flaky under a crisp sesame crust, while the salsa adds juicy contrast. Serve for a light dinner or a sunny weekend lunch when you want clean, vibrant flavors.

Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Combine the pineapple, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice in a bowl and toss until evenly mixed; set aside.
2

Rub the mahi mahi fillets with the sesame oil to lightly coat.
3

Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over one side of each fillets; gently press the seeds into the fish to ensure they adhere.
4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5

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