Macadamia Nut-Crusted Mahi Mahi

By cserumga

Per Serving: 260 cal, 12g total fat, 124mg chol, 415mg sodium, 5g carb, 1 g fiber, 33g protein

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup minced dry-roasted macadamia nuts
• 3 Tbsp panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
• Minced zest of 1 lime
• 1/2 tsp each, kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup light coconut milk
• 4 mahi mahi fillets, skinned (4-6 oz each)
• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400

Pulse nuts, panko, coconut, cilantro, zest, salt and pepper in a mini food processor; transfer to a shallow dish. Place coconut milk in a separate shallow dish.

Dip each fillet, top side down, into coconut milk, then dredge in crumb mixture; press to adhere.

Heat oil in a large overproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear fillets in oil, crumb side down, until golden, about 3 minutes. Flip fillets, transfer skiller to oven, and roast until they flake easily when tested with a fork, about 7 minutes.