macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Lori Heddinger
Brooklyn, NY

My mother loved Mahi-Mahi, so I ate it often as a child. This is my favorite preparation. It is super easy to make, but will definitely impress your guests!

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi

  • 4
    6 oz. fish fillets, approximately 1/2-inch thick
  • sea or kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper
  • 2
    eggs
  • olive oil for frying
  • 1/4 c
    macadamia nuts, crushed
  • 1/4 c
    plain white bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp
    orange zest
  • 1 tsp
    lime zest
  • 1 tsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    chives, minced
  • 1 tsp
    basil, chopped

How To Make macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi

  • 1
    Firmly press the flesh side of each filet into the crust mixture, until evenly crusted.
  • 2
    Season both sides of the fish fillets with the sea or kosher salt, and fresh-ground pepper.
  • 3
    In a bowl, beat the eggs. Dip the flesh side of each fillet into the egg mixture — not the skin side.
  • 4
    In a large pan, add about 1/4 inch of olive oil and heat to medium-hot.
  • 5
    Saute the fillets, crust side down, until they are golden brown and the crust is firmly set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and saute the skin side for approximately 1 minute.
  • 6
    Remove the fillets from the pan, pat off any excess oil. Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 3-4 minutes, until fish is just cooked through.
  • 7
    Serve with papaya salsa or your favorite sauce.

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