Macadamia Crusted Mahi-Mahi
This baked Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi recipe is a delicious, easy fish recipe that is super simple, but fancy enough to impress company! And it can be made from start to finish in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 mahi mahi filets 6 ounces each
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups dry roasted & salted macadamia nuts
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat mahi mahi filets dry with paper towels and set aside.
- Chop the macadamia nuts in a food process until they are the consistency of bread crumbs. Be careful not to chop too long until they turn into a nut butter.2 cups dry roasted & salted macadamia nuts
- Mix together macadamia nuts, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow pan like a pie dish. Whisk the coconut milk and lime juice together in another shallow dish.Juice of 1 lime, 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup coconut milk
- Dip Mahi Mahi in coconut milk to coat both sides, then press the mahi-mahi into the panko-breadcrumb mixture. You may need to press the nut and breadcrumb mixture onto the fish to make sure they stick.4 mahi mahi filets
- Transfer the mahi-mahi fillets to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until white and flaky inside.
- Serve with mango salsa and coconut rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filet | Calories: 656kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5mg
QR code
Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.
