Blackened Barramundi with Mango Avocado Salsa

This blackened barramundi with mango avocado salsa is a vibrant, flavor-forward dish that combines bold seasoning with fresh, tropical ingredients. The lightly charred barramundi pairs beautifully with a bright salsa made from mango, avocado, lime, and herbs, creating a balanced meal that’s both satisfying and refreshing. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elevated at-home meals, this blackened barramundi recipe highlights clean flavors and simple preparation.

Blackened Barramundi with Mango Avocado Salsa

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2-7-9oz Barramundi Fillets, thawed blackened seasoning to coat

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive

1 mango, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

½ small red onion, diced

1 avocado, diced

1-2 jalapeño pepper or serrano chile, seeded and diced

¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped

juice of ½ lime

Instructions:

Combine salsa ingredients in a bowl. Toss with lime juice and salt. Set aside.Pat Barramundi fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of fillets with your preferred blackening seasoning to evenly coat. Shake off any excess.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

When hot, add the fillets and cook 3–4 minutes until blackened. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.Remove from heat and rest.

Top with mango salsa. Serve with steamed rice, quinoa or tortillas (as tacos!), if desired.

This blackened barramundi with mango avocado salsa delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, making it a go-to option for seafood lovers. The contrast of smoky spice and fresh fruit creates a dish that feels both indulgent and light. For more thoughtfully developed recipes and culinary inspiration, visit mepcollective.com.