Blackened Halibut With Mango-Avocado Relish Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 (roughly 8-ounce) halibut filets
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • ½ medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ finely chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for serving
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Lime wedges
Directions
  1. Make the blackening mix by combining the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Pat the halibut filets dry and season liberally with the prepared blackening mix.
  3. Make the salsa by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and seasoning with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  4. In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil until very hot.
  5. Add the fish filets and cook for 4 minutes per side, until the fish turns opaque inside and the internal temperature reaches 145 F.
  6. Transfer the cooked halibut to a plate.
  7. Top the blackened halibut filets with the prepared salsa.
  8. Serve immediately with more lime and cilantro.