Blackened Mahi Mahi Caesar Salad

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Blackened Mahi Mahi Caesar Salad

If you're looking for a quick, restaurant-quality meal at home, this Blackened Mahi Mahi Caesar Salad is hard to beat. Flaky, perfectly seasoned mahi mahi is seared in a cast iron skillet and served over crisp romaine lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese and creamy Caesar dressing. The bold blackened seasoning and fresh squeeze of lemon pair perfectly with the cool, crunchy salad.

Ingredients

For the Blackened Mahi Mahi

  • 2 mahi mahi filets (about 6 oz each), thawed
  • 2 tbsp Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Rub (or your favorite blackening seasoning)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Olive oil, oil spray, or melted butter
  • 1/2 lemon

For the Caesar Salad

  • 1½ heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, grated or shaved
  • Caesar Dressing(⬅️click for recipe)

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salad by placing the chopped romaine, parmesan cheese, and a few cracks of fresh black pepper in a large salad bowl. Refrigerate while you cook the fish.

  2. Pat the mahi mahi filets dry with paper towels. Lightly coat both sides with olive oil, oil spray, or melted butter. Generously season all sides with the blackening rub.

  3. Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cast iron can produce a good amount of smoke when blackening fish, so cooking outdoors on a propane burner is a great option if available.

  4. Add the butter to the hot skillet. Once melted and coating the surface of the pan, carefully place the mahi filets in the skillet.

  5. Cook for 4–5 minutes on the first side without moving them. Flip and continue cooking until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 140°F–145°F and flakes easily with a fork.

  6. Remove the mahi from the skillet and immediately squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the top.

  7. Add Caesar dressing to the salad and toss until evenly coated.

  8. Top the salad with the blackened mahi mahi and serve immediately.

Tips

  • Patting the fish dry before seasoning helps create a better crust.
  • Homemade Caesar dressing(like THIS recipe)makes a HUGE difference
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet; the fish should have room to sear properly.
  • Freshly grated parmesan will give the salad the best flavor and texture.
  • For extra crunch, add homemade croutons or toasted breadcrumbs.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in about 20 minutes
  • High in protein and packed with flavor
  • Simple ingredients with restaurant-quality results
  • Perfect for a light lunch or easy weeknight dinner

The combination of smoky blackened mahi, crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, and fresh lemon makes this a meal you'll want to make again and again.




 



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