Best 9 Macadamia Nut Crust For Fish Mahi Mahi Salmon Swordfish Orange Roughy Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our collection of macadamia nut-crusted fish recipes, featuring delicate mahi-mahi, succulent salmon, hearty swordfish, and flaky orange roughy. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to highlight the unique characteristics of these prized fish, complemented by a crispy, golden-brown macadamia nut crust that adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. Whether you prefer the mild taste of mahi-mahi, the rich and oily texture of salmon, the firm and meaty bite of swordfish, or the delicate sweetness of orange roughy, these recipes promise an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MACADAMIA-CRUSTED MAHI MAHI



Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi image

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

1 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup macadamia nuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 egg
2 teaspoons water
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 mahi mahi fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

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



Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) coarsely ground, roasted macadamia nuts
1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
Vegetable oil, for brushing foil
4 (6 to 8-ounce) mahi mahi fillets
Kosher salt and pepper
2 tablespoons coconut milk

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 NUT CRUST FOR FISH-MAHI MAHI, SALMON, SWORDFISH, ORANGE ROUGHY



Macadamia Nut Crust for Fish-Mahi Mahi, Salmon, Swordfish, Orange Roughy image

Make and share this Macadamia Nut Crust for Fish-Mahi Mahi, Salmon, Swordfish, Orange Roughy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 10m

Yield 1 recipe

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups whole cashews or 2 cups whole pistachios
1/4 cup coconut
2 large eggs
milk (a splash)

Steps:

  • Mix together the first part.
  • Puree to dust or small chunks the second part.
  • whisk together the third part.
  • Put each in a separate bowl.
  • Dip the fish in Flour, egg and nuts and fry.

SWORDFISH WITH MACADAMIA CRUST



Swordfish With Macadamia Crust image

Make and share this Swordfish With Macadamia Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori 13

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (8 ounce) swordfish fillets
1 1/2 cups seasoned flour
2 eggs (beaten)
2 cups macadamia nuts (chopped fine)
1 teaspoon lemon rind (grated)
1 tablespoon oregano (minced)
nonstick cooking spray (as needed)

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry fish.
  • Place flour in a bowl. Place eggs in another bowl. Combine the nuts, lemon rind and oregano.
  • Dredge fish in flour, then eggs, then nut mix to coat.
  • Place on a rack over a baking sheet. Let stand 30 mnutes.
  • Heat oven 400.
  • Spray fish lightly with spray. Bake 25 minutes.

MACADAMIA-CRUSTED SALMON



Macadamia-Crusted Salmon image

One evening when my husband and I went out to dinner, he ordered a salmon dish that sounded interesting. It was wonderful. When I tried duplicating it at home, he said mine was as good as, if not better than, the original. That made my day!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 salmon steaks (about 1-1/8 inches thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 egg white
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Dip fish in egg white, then coat with nuts. Gently pat nut mixture onto fish., In a large skillet, cook fish in oil over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, melt butter. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Drizzle over fish. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793 calories, Fat 77g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI



Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi image

This is an unbelievable Hawaiian recipe that utilizes native ingredients to create a succulent hot and sweet entree.

Provided by Chef David Highlander

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Mahi Mahi

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces macadamia nuts
4 ounces plain bread crumbs
6 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
4 ounces butter
2 ounces shallots, diced
4 cups chicken stock
4 ounces pineapple, rough chopped
4 ounces papaya, rough chopped
4 ounces mango, rough chopped
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
2 habanero peppers, seeded
salt and pepper to taste
white sugar to taste

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

COCONUT MACADAMIA NUT-CRUSTED MAHI MAHI W/ PINA COLADA SALSA



Coconut Macadamia Nut-Crusted Mahi Mahi W/ Pina Colada Salsa image

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

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped finely
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly cracked
1/4 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets or 2 (6 ounce) other firm white fish
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups pineapple, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/4 cup scallion, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut, shredded

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.

HONEY GINGER GRILLED SALMON, SWORDFISH OR MAHI MAHI



Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon, Swordfish or Mahi Mahi image

I love salmon and I love anything grilled. Put the two together, add some ginger and honey and I am one happy Mama! You could also use mahi mahi here or swordfish.

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Mahi Mahi

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 lbs mahi mahi or 1 1/2 lbs swordfish

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except fish in a large resealable plastic bag and mix well. Add fish and refrigerate to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Remove salmon from marinade and discard marinade.
  • Grill on a greased grill rack over medium-high heat 5-6 per side for slightly rare salmon or cook until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 3589.9, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 21.4, Protein 46.1

MACADAMIA-CRUSTED MAHI MAHI WITH COCONUT "BEURRE BLANC"



Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Coconut

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

1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon butter
MAHI MAHI:
6 mahi mahi fillets (3 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Fish: This macadamia nut crust is versatile and can be used with various firm-fleshed fish like mahi-mahi, salmon, swordfish, or orange roughy.
  • Prepare the Fish: Before applying the crust, ensure the fish is filleted and cut into even-sized portions. Pat the fish dry to help the crust adhere better.
  • Make a Fine Crust: Use a food processor or blender to grind the macadamia nuts into a fine powder. This will create a crispy and evenly coated crust.
  • Season the Crust: Add herbs, spices, and seasonings to the macadamia nut mixture for extra flavor. Common additions include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
  • Coat the Fish Evenly: Dredge the fish fillets or steaks in the macadamia nut mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated. Press the crust onto the fish to help it adhere.
  • Cooking Methods: This crusted fish can be cooked using various methods. Pan-searing, baking, or grilling are all suitable options. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the fish and your desired doneness.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Complement the macadamia nut-crusted fish with roasted vegetables, a fresh salad, or a flavorful sauce. A squeeze of lemon or lime can also enhance the flavors.

Conclusion:

The macadamia nut crust adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to your favorite fish. It's a versatile recipe that allows for customization with different seasonings and herbs. Experiment with various fish types and cooking methods to find your perfect combination. Whether it's a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, this macadamia nut-crusted fish is sure to impress your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or pan, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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