Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Macadamia-Crusted Mahi-Mahi, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish features succulent mahi-mahi fillets, coated in a crispy macadamia nut crust and perfectly pan-seared to achieve a golden-brown exterior and a tender, flaky interior. Accompanying the main course is a medley of tempting side dishes, including a refreshing cucumber salad with a tangy dressing, a creamy avocado salsa bursting with vibrant flavors, and a flavorful mango salsa that adds a tropical twist to the meal. Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of land and sea, leaving you craving for more.
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MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the nuts, panko, flour, and butter. Set aside.
- Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it liberally with vegetable oil. Place the mahi mahi on the foil and sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush each fillet with the coconut milk. Divide the nut mixture among the tops of the 4 fillets, patting the mixture to spread and adhere to the fillets. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.
MACADAMIA-CRUSTED MAHI MAHI
Turn mahi mahi fillets into fancy company fare with a crunchy coating of macadamia nuts and panko, then drizzle with a yummy, gingery sauce. Our judges raved about the flavor of this fast-fixing fish entree-so will your family and friends! Idana Mooney - Moreno Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the bread crumbs, nuts, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and pulse until nuts are finely chopped., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place flour and nut mixture in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with nut mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce and ginger. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a food processor or blender, pulse together macadamia nuts and breadcrumbs until finely ground. Pour nut mixture onto a plate, and coat fish fillets on both sides.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry fillets on both sides until nuts are golden brown. Remove to a baking pan.
- Add shallots to skillet, and cook until translucent. Stir in chicken stock. Mix in pineapple, papaya, mango, coconut, and habanero peppers. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Simmer until sauce is thick, about 30 minutes. Strain to remove peppers, fruit, and shallots. Reserve sauce in a pan over low heat.
- Bake mahi mahi in preheated oven about 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. Remove fish, and lightly coat with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 168.2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1040.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
MACADAMIA-CRUSTED MAHI MAHI WITH COCONUT "BEURRE BLANC"
My mahi mahi specialty tastes like your are splurging, but it is really a healthy twist on a decadent favorite. This fish is delicious served with saffron rice or couscous. -Karen S. Shelton, Collierville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, shallot, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in butter., Pat fish dry; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, juice, ginger, garlic powder and cumin. Spoon over fish. Let stand for 10 minutes. Combine the bread crumbs, nuts and oil; mound onto each fillet., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 14-16 minutes or until fish just turns opaque and crumb mixture is golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if crust browns too quickly. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
COCONUT MACADAMIA NUT-CRUSTED MAHI MAHI W/ PINA COLADA SALSA
Make and share this Coconut Macadamia Nut-Crusted Mahi Mahi W/ Pina Colada Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MixnVixn
Categories Mahi Mahi
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine all the salsa ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Combine shredded coconut with the panko, macadamia nuts and 3/4 tsp sea salt in a shallow bowl. Combine the coconut milk and soy sauce in another shallow dish. Sprinkle fish on both sides with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper. Dip one side of the fish into the milk mixture and then dredge the dipped side into the panko/coconut mixture.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish, crust side down, to pan and cook 3 minutes.
- Transfer fish, crust side up, to an 8×8-inch baking or casserole pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
- Serve with the salsa.
Tips:
- Use extra virgin olive oil for marinating the mahi-mahi to add a healthy and flavorful touch.
- Make sure the nuts are finely ground to create a crispy and even crust on the fish.
- The panko breadcrumbs add an extra layer of crunch to the fish crust.
- Bake the fish at a high temperature to ensure a crispy crust and tender, flaky fish inside.
- Keep an eye on the fish while baking to prevent overcooking.
- Serve the fish immediately with your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Macadamia Crusted Mahi-Mahi is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The combination of macadamia nuts, panko breadcrumbs, and herbs creates a crispy and flavorful crust that complements the tender and flaky fish. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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