Blending flavors together and finding that balance that sends your taste buds into a tizzy is one my great joys in life and my Blackened Mahi-Mahi with a Pineapple Lobster Sauce made me a very happy man!
I’ve talked many times about changing my eating habits and moving towards fish more than meat. For me, that meant adding layers of flavor to many of the fish I prepare at home.
Whether it be in a sauce or seasoning, I like to challenge my taste buds and make myself smile, happy feet included! And my Blackened Mahi-Mahi with a Pineapple Lobster Sauce certainly had those happy feet moving. The balance of spicy and sweet along with that flaky tender Mahi and juicy pineapple made for a flavorful dinner.
Enjoy this Restaurant Style Dinner in your own home for a fraction of the cost of going out and cooked in less time than driving to pick up take out!
How do I make Blackening Seasoning?
If you can’t buy blackening seasoning aka Cajun Spice where you live, here is a basic recipe that can be adjusted to your likes.
- 2 tablespoons paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tesaspoon ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne (more if you like heat, but be careful)
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- Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Caponata
- Pan Seared Halibut
- Red Snapper with a Lobster Cream Sauce
Blackened Mahi-Mahi with a Pineapple Lobster Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 ounces mahi-mahi fillets 2 fillets
- 1 tablespoon cajun magic seafood seasoning or your favorite blackening seasoning
- 1 tablespoon flour
- olive oil to saute
- 6 ounces lobster meat removed from shells and sliced into chunks
- 2 small sweet peppers medium dice
- 1 cup pineapple cut into small cubes
- 1 bunch scallions chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley for garnish for garnish
Instructions
- preheat oven to 350 degrees
- mix flour and blackened seasoning together and press the top of each fillet into the seasoning mix (one side only) completely coating the mahi
- heat a saute pan and add just enough olive oil to the pan to keep the mahi from sticking.
- place season side down in the oil and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes over a medium high heat
- carefully turn over the mahi so you don’t lose the seasoning and sear on other side for a minute
- place both fillets in a baking dish with a little water in the dish and place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes
Pineapple lobster sauce
- in a saute pan add a little olive oil
- Add in lobster, peppers and saute until lobster is almost cooked (pieces of lobster should be small enough it should only take 3-4 minutes to cook) keep everything moving so nothing sticks
- add in pineapple, orange juice and chicken stock and allow to reduce (you may want to take out the lobster if it looks fully cooked)
- add half of chopped scallions and butter rolled into flour (beurre manie) to thicken the sauce
- add lobster back to pan (if you removed it earlier) and bring back to temperature
- Serve mahi with lobster sauce and garnish with remaining scallions and chopped parsley
Lathiya
I love pineapple in a savory recipe. Hope to try this recipe soon.
Connie
Never thought to have a pineapple sauce with lobster. This is great!
Leslie
That butter sauce has me drooling! This looks divine!
Jen Talley
Wow! SO much flavor in this dish! Thank you!
Jess
You had me at seafood and heat! Two of my favorite things. Combined together is a win-win for everyone!
Deanna
I can’t wait to try this one. The seafood with the spice and balance of fruit sounds like the perfect combination of flavours.
Marina
Mahi Mahi is one of my favourite fish, great recipe with lobster sauce!
Sula
How wonderful! Another great seafood delight!
Lisa B
This recipe looks delicious. I’m always looking for new meals to make for my family. This will definitely beat shepherd’s pie any night of the week.
Swathi
This blackened mahi mahi looks delicious I need to try that pineapple lobster sauce. Perfect for a busy night meal.
Ricci
I have been all about some fish lately and this recipe sounds AMAZING!! I need to try this for sure!!
Marysa
Looks delicious and so pretty too! Sounds like the perfect summertime recipe. This would be good to make next time we have guests.
Cathy Mini
This recipe looks so delicious! I would love to try it with my husband, it makes me crave now. Yummy!
Heather
Wow, this recipe looks amazing. Just in time for my weekend cooking. Guess I know what I’ll be buying at the store tomorrow.
Kathy
That recipe sure looks delicious! I love pineapple, so I’m sure I’d love this. I’m definitely going to give this a try.