Jul 14 2026
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Mango Habanero Catfish Recipe

Inspired by Tropical Delight
Time30m
Serves4

Make Mango Habanero Catfish Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Mango Habanero Sauce

Method

Preparing the Fish

  1. 1

    Season the Catfish

    Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat for about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Catfish

    Place the seasoned catfish fillets in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, minced habanero pepper, honey, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and salt.

  2. 5

    Blend the Sauce

    Blend the mixture until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey or lime juice if needed.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Place the cooked catfish fillets on a serving platter. Drizzle the mango habanero sauce generously over the fish.

  2. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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