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HONEY CITRUS MAHI MAHI WITH SWISS CHARD

A fresh, zesty seafood dish layered with citrusy honey salsa, tender sautéed Swiss chard, and golden-seared Mahi Mahi. Made with Wild Harvest Honey for a naturally sweet touch—perfect with Mango, Pineapple, or Wild Harvest Raw Honeyfor a tropical, balanced finish.

Honey Citrus Mahi Mahi with Swiss Chard

Crafted with Wild Harvest Honey Farm’s Raw and Infused Honeys

YIELD: Serves 4

🍯 Honey Citrus Salsa:

  • 2 oranges, peeled and chopped (remove seeds and pith)

  • 1 lemon, peeled and chopped

  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tbsp Wild Harvest Honey – try Mango, Pineapple, or Wild Harvest Raw Honey

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

🥬 Sautéed Swiss Chard:

  • 2 bunches Swiss chard (stems chopped into 1/2", leaves into 2")

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp orange juice

  • 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tsp Wild Harvest Honey – Pineapple or Raw Honey recommended

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

🐠 Mahi Mahi:

  • Four (4–6 oz) Mahi Mahi filets (or similar firm white fish)

  • 1 tsp each kosher salt and black pepper

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

🔥 Directions:

  1. Make the Honey Citrus Salsa: Roughly chop orange and lemon, then gently mix all salsa ingredients in a bowl. Set aside to marinate.

  2. Prepare Swiss Chard: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add Swiss chard stems and shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic, orange juice, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper flakes. Cook 2 more minutes, remove from heat, and cover to keep warm.

  3. Cook the Fish: Pat fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Add filets and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  4. Assemble: Divide Swiss chard on 4 plates, top with fish, and spoon citrus honey salsa over each filet. Serve with extra lemon wedges if desired.

🌿 Honey Pairing Ideas:

  • Tropical & bright: Mango or Pineapple Infused Honey

  • Balanced & smooth: Wild Harvest Raw Honey

  • For a citrus pop: Apple Spice or Chamomile also add depth

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