Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa

Name: Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 mahi mahi filets (6 ounces each); 2 teaspoons olive oil (or as needed); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; lime wedges (for serving); 1 cup diced mango; ¼ cup diced red bell pepper; ¼ cup diced avocado; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; ¼ teaspoon cumin; salt (to taste)

Grilled mahi mahi filets seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, topped with a fresh mango salsa made from diced mango, red bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeño.

Glycemic Load: 2.9 (Low)

251 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes

Original recipe: www.spendwithpennies.com

About This Calculation

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa has a low glycemic load of 2.9 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are mango (GL 2.8), red bell pepper (GL 0.1), fresh lime juice (GL 0.0). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.