Mahi Mahi with Watercress and Arugula Salad with Me

Name: Mahi Mahi with Watercress and Arugula Salad with Melon and Pickled Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup lime juice; 2/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings; 12 ounces mahi mahi fillet, or any firm white fish with 1-inch thick fillets; Coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon; 1 bunch watercress, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces; 1 bunch arugula, cleaned and torn into bite size pieces; 4 cups melon, cut into 1-inch chunks

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl whisk together lime, vinegar and sugar.
3
Pour 1/2 of the dressing in a small container and set aside.
4
Place onions in a shallow dish, add remaining dressing, and let stand 30 minutes or overnight.
5
Season fish with salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
6
Place the fish, skin side down, in a non-stick pan with an oven proof handle.
7
Bake until fish is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
8
Cut fish into 4 pieces and place 1 piece on each serving dish.
9
Place watercress, arugula and melon in a large salad bowl.
10
Toss with the remaining 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
11
Add reserved dressing.
12
Toss to combine.
13
Divide dressed greens and melon among plates.
14
Garnish with pickled onion rings.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup lime juice, 2/3 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings, and more.

Yes, Mahi Mahi with Watercress and Arugula Salad with Melon and Pickled Onions falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Mahi Mahi with Watercress and Arugula Salad with Melon and Pickled Onions

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