Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi
Indulge in this irresistibly crispy Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi, where buttery nuts meet tender, flaky fish for a tropical delight that will transport you to paradise with every bite!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4
- Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
- Calories: 614
- Total Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
- Sodium: 631 mg
- Total Time: 35 min
- Preparation Time: 10 min
- Inactive Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
- 5 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) roasted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Vegetable oil (for greasing foil)
- 4 mahi mahi fillets (6-8 ounces each)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425F. In a bowl, mix the chopped macadamia nuts, panko, flour, and melted butter until crumbly and irresistibleset aside for that perfect crunch.
- Line a baking tray with foil, grease with vegetable oil, and place the fillets on top. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 5 minutes to awaken the flavors.
- Remove from the oven, brush each fillet with coconut milk for tropical moisture, then mound on the nut mixture, pressing gently so it clings like a dream. Slide back into the oven.
- Bake 5-10 more minutes until the crust is golden and toasty, and the fish flakes tenderlypure bliss!
- Rest for 10 minutes, then serve this showstopper to wow your guests and savor the magic.
