Halibut with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 halibut fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced small
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and honey in a bowl. Stir and let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the fish.
- Pat the halibut fillets dry on both sides using paper towels. This helps achieve a proper sear.
- Season both sides of each fillet with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
- Place the fillets in the pan away from you. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until the edges turn opaque and white.
- Flip the fillets once and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the center is no longer translucent.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 1–2 minutes. Spoon the mango salsa generously over each fillet and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the halibut fillets completely dry before seasoning and cooking. Moisture on the surface prevents a proper sear and can cause the fish to stick and fall apart when flipping.