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!

blackened mahi-mahi with pineapple lobster sauce on a white plate next to seasoned potatoes

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.

side view of blackened mahi-mahi with pineapple lobster sauce on a white plate potatoes blurred in the background

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!

Table of Contents:

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)

overhead view of blackened mahi-mahi with pineapple lobster sauce on a white plate next to seasoned potatoes

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Blackened Mahi-Mahi with a Pineapple Lobster Sauce

Chef Dennis Littley

If you love seafood and don’t mind a little heat my Sweet and Spicy Blackened Mahi-Mahi with a Pineapple Lobster Sauce is just what the doctor ordered!

4.90 from 19 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 391 kcal

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

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 51gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 258mgSodium: 578mgPotassium: 1299mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 4723IUVitamin C: 145mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 4mg

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4.90 from 19 votes (4 ratings without comment)