Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Sauce

I like fish and this recipe is light and fun with the right amount of sweetness. Found it on allrecipes and tweaked it. Serve with a bed of rice pilaf and steamed veggies. Serves 4.


Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Sauce

4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1/4 c diced onion
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 mango, diced
1/2 15-oz can pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 c red wine or beef broth
4 4-oz mahi mahi steaks
salt and ground back pepper, to taste
1/4 c blackening seasoning*

1. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar, stirring until it dissolves; about 1 minute. Add mango, pineapple and red wine or beef broth. Simmer until hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl and return skillet to stove.
2. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in skillet. Sprinkle both sides of mahi mahi steaks with salt and black pepper. Coat steaks entirely with blackening seasoning. Cook steaks in hot oil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add steaks to plates and cover each with mango salsa. Serve immediately.

* You can make your own blackening seasoning by mixing 1 1/2 Tbsp paprika, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp ground thyme, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano. Store extra in an air tight container and a cool, dark place.