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Mahi-Mahi w/ Orange, Avocado and Onion




Source of Recipe


Bon Appetit’s Test Kitchen






Recipe Introduction


Fast, easy and fresh: this dish rewards both cook and diners by also delivering a lively, bright taste with an original combination of ingredients. Hot pepper and cool citrus are only a part of it: creamy avocado and red onion are also in the ensemble complementing the flavorful fish.








List of Ingredients



• 1 blood orange, Cara Cara Orange or regular orange (see note below)
  
• 1/2 cup of cubed avocado
  
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  
• 2 teaspoons minced red jalapeno
  
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
  
• 2 6-ounce mahi-mahi fillets
  






Instructions



1. Using a sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from orange. Working over small bowl, cut between membranes to release segments.
   
2. Add avocado, onion, jalapeno and lime juice to oranges in bowl; stir gently to blend.
   
3. Season salsa to taste with salt.
   
4. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
   
5. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
   
6. Add fish to skillet and saute until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
   
7. Place a fillet on plate and spoon salsa atop fish, serve.
   






Final Comments


Note: Although they look like regular navel oranges, Cara Cara oranges are tinged pink on the inside and taste a little sweter. You will find them at some supermarkets and farmers' markets.


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