Light and citrusyGrilled Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsais a simple summer meal that has unbelievable flavor and looks beautiful, too!

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsais the epitome of a picture-perfect summertime meal. You’ve got sweet, you’ve got citrus, you’ve got fresh and savory fish. I mean, it really has it all, and I love how easily it all comes together.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

Low maintenance and fast to make
Little to no effort to make
Delicious and perfect for summertime
Salsa can also be used for other dishes like tacos withTortillas,Burrito Bowls, or with your favorite chips!

Ingredients:

For the Fish:

Mahi mahi– the main ingredient. Light and refreshing and not too fishy
Butter– Can also be substituted with olive oil
Lemons
Kosher Salt
Salt and pepper– additional to preferred taste

For the Pineapple Salsa:

Pineapple– preferably fresh, but canned can also be used
Red bell pepper– Adds a refreshing crunch and beautiful color. You can use any color bell peppers if that’s what you have on hand
Red onion– adds more color and so much flavor
Jalapeno– Adds heat, but if you’d prefer it without, thats fine too
Lemon or Lime juice
Salt and pepper– to taste

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does grilled mahi mahi taste like?

Mahi mahi is a low-fat white fish that’s extremely light and less fishy than some other types of fish (like salmon). It’s also sweet with tender flaky meat.

What do you eat mahi mahi with?

Mahi mahi is super light, so it goes great with Instant Pot Brown Rice and a lot of different veggies. Since this is a grilling recipe, and it grills fairly quickly. I like to pair it with fast-cooking vegetables, like asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, and tomatoes.

Does mahi mahi smell fishy?

Mahi mahi shouldn’t smell fishy or feel mushy. If it does, that may be a sign that the fish has gone bad. It should still smell fresh, and may smell somewhat like the sea or more neutral, and it should feel firm and moist.