Seared Mahi Mahi with Fresh Fruit Salsa (Phase 2)
Phase: Low Calorie Phase Course: Main Course, Side Dish
This recipe is fresh, flavorful and safe for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet. This recipe counts as 1 protein serving, 1 fruit serving, and 1 vegetable serving while on the low-calorie phase of the HCG Diet.
*Note – While an HCG Dieter is not permitted to mix vegetables during an HCG Diet meal, the mixing of fruits and proteins is permitted. Click here for an explanation.
- 100 grams mahi mahi
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup strawberries, diced
- ¼ green apple (Granny Smith), diced
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar OR fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped
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Be ready to cook the mahi mahi as soon as the salsa is prepared.
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Combine diced tomatoes, strawberries and apple in a bowl. Add sea salt (approx. ⅛ tsp or to taste) and a pinch of black pepper.
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Toss to combine.
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Add apple cider vinegar OR fresh lemon juice.
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Add fresh basil and mix again.
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Serve as soon as the fish is cooked since it does not keep well.
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Use a paper towel to pat both sides of the fish.
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Season with remaining salt and pepper.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
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Place mahi mahi in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
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Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes longer.
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Mahi mahi is done when the center is opaque and the fish flakes easily.
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Transfer the fish to a plate.
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Since the salsa recipe only uses ¼ cup of tomatoes, you may add another ½-¾ cup of cherry tomatoes.
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Spoon the fresh fruit salsa on the side and enjoy!