Description
This Blackened Mahi Mahi Salad with Avocado Cilantro Dressing is such a light, filling and healthy dish. Mahi is blackened on the stove and served over greens with delicious toppings and tossed with creamy avocado cilantro dressing.
Ingredients
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BLACKENED MAHI MAHI
2 tbsp avocado oil
2 mahi mahi fillets
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp pink salt
AVOCADO CILANTRO DRESSING
1 medium avocado, ripe
1/2 bunch of cilantro
lime juice of 1/2 lime
1 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4-3/4 cup filtered water
1/4 -1/2 tsp pink salt
TOPPINGS
5-6 cups mixed greens (I used a mix from Trader Joe’s)
avocado, sliced
cucumber, sliced
mango, sliced
Instructions
- To make the dressing, place avocado, lime juice, vinegar, oil, cumin, water and salt in a high speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water for thinner consistency and more salt if needed. Set aside.
- Place mahi mahi fillets on a plate and pat to dry with paper towels as much as possible. In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne and salt. Rub seasoning over fish.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet or a non-stick skillet. Add fish to pan; and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the meantime add greens in a large serving plate. Add all the toppings, mahi mahi and pour over the dressing. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes