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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes » Fish And Seafood Recipes

    Pan Seared Halibut with Mango-Avocado Salsa

    Published: May 3, 2012 · Modified: Apr 29, 2019 by Marissa Stevens · 10 Comments

    Gluten FreePaleoMediterraneanQuick MealsPescatarian

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    Cinco de Mayo is just two days away and I think you should make this. Bold of me, I know, but you'll love it! If you're put off by the searing (as I often am), then bake or grill your fish.

    Halibut with Mango Avocado Salsa

    And if you don't want to spring for halibut, true cod or another firm white fish would also be. Or maybe you're a vegetarian, then serve this salsa over rice and beans. I think you see where I'm going with this; the mango avocado salsa is the magic.

    Ceramic Peeler and Mango

     I also have to tell you about two gadgets, and that makes me cringe because I don't really like gadgets. I'd rather smack a garlic clove with the broad end of a knife and mince it than shove it through a press. Mushroom slicers? Forget it. But for mangoes, and other thick skinned foods like butternut squash, I use a ceramic peeler. It's tough and terrifyingly sharp, so watch your fingers. The second gadget is a mango splitter. I read rave reviews about it in Cooks Illustrated magazine and after years of mangled attempts at separating flesh from pit, I decided to buy one. This thing really works.

    Mango Splitter

    So happy Cinco de Mayo! I hope you try this (at least the salsa!). I'd love to hear what you think!

    Pan Seared Halibut with Mango-Avocado Salsa

    Marissa Stevens
    This amount of fresh jalapeno makes a pretty mild salsa - add more if you want to kick up the spice.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 434 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the Salsa

    • 1 ½ cups mango 1 large or two small mangoes) peeled and diced small
    • 1 large avocado peeled and diced small
    • ½ cup finely chopped red cabbage
    • ½ red bell pepper finely chopped
    • 1 green onion finely chopped
    • 1 jalapeño without seeded and minced, see recipe note
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
    • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    For the Halibut

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 7-ounce skinless halibut filets patted dry

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 450°F.
    • Combine all salsa ingredients (mango through cumin) in a medium bowl and gently stir to combine. Season to taste with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; set aside.
    • Heat olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add halibut fillets, without crowding, to the hot skillet. Be careful as the oil will cough and sputter. After a few seconds nudge each fillet with a spatula to promote even searing. Continue to sear for about 3 minutes. Gently slide spatula under halibut and peek to see if it has reached your desired level of golden brown. Once it has, transfer skillet to oven for 4 to 5 minutes more, until fish is opaque in the center. Remove from oven and flip each fillet. Allow to rest for a moment while the hot oil lightly browns the other side.
    • Transfer one fillet to each of 4 plates, seared side up. Season lightly with coarse salt (such as kosher or Maldon) and freshly ground black pepper.
    • Stir salsa once more and spoon desired amount over each fillet. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    I recommend wearing gloves when cutting raw jalapeños as the juice can be very irritating to skin.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 1280mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1595IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.9mg
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    1. Carol says

      October 18, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      This looks delicious! What would you serve with this for company and a special dinner?

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 21, 2017 at 4:44 pm

        Thank you, Carol! It's pretty substantial as is, but would also be great with a side of coconut rice!

        Reply
    2. OishiiTreats says

      May 07, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      That Avocado-Salsa looks absolutely amazing. I could just eat that all by its self : ) lovely photo.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 07, 2012 at 3:06 pm

        Thanks! Yep, it's a salsa OR a salad. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lottie @ Lottiesworldofcakes says

      May 05, 2012 at 10:11 am

      This is making my mouth water!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 05, 2012 at 12:03 pm

        Thanks Lottie!

        Reply
    4. Judit @WineDineDaily says

      May 04, 2012 at 6:23 pm

      Happy Cinco de Mayo to you too Marissa! Love your beautiful photos 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 05, 2012 at 12:01 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      May 04, 2012 at 6:33 am

      Happy Cinco de Mayo! We don't really celebrate it here which is a shame as I think it sounds like fun! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 05, 2012 at 12:01 pm

        Hi Lorraine - Happy Cinco de Mayo!

        Reply

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