Best Macadamia Nut Breaded Fish Recipes

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.

FILLET OF FISH MACADAMIA

Steps:

• Season fish with peppercorns and salt. Mix egg yolk, 2 tablespoons clarified butter and juice of 1/4 lemon together. Brush yolk mixture onto fish and press nuts into each side. Place 2 tablespoons clarified butter in frypan. When hot add fish and fry 3 minutes each side, add heated sherry and set alight. Add chopped parsley stalks. Place fish on serving dish. Add 1 tablespoon butter and extra lemon juice to frypan, pour sauce over the fish.

MACADAMIA-CRUSTED SEA BASS WITH MANGO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine macadamia nuts, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Process until smooth. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine mango, cream, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened.
• Season fish with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and crushed garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the sea bass on both sides, and remove from heat.
• Transfer fish to preheated oven, and roast until cooked through. Cover the sea bass with macadamia crust, and return to the oven until crust browns. Top with the mango cream sauce.

MACADAMIA NUT BREADED FISH

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together 2 cups flour and water until smooth with the consistency of pancake batter. Mix bread crumbs and macadamia nuts together. Season fillets with salt and pepper. Lightly dust with flour. Dip fillet in batter and roll into the bread crumb/nut mixture. Reserve in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• Fry fillet in enough oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. Fry until golden brown and turn to cook other side. Cook through until done. Serve with Guava Lime sauce on the side or drizzle on plate before adding chicken.
• In a saucepan, add guava puree, lime juice and white wine. Reduce by half. Add heavy cream and reduce again by half. Whisk in butter a little at a time, stirring constantly over low heat. As soon as all the butter is incorporated, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Strain through a fine sieve. Keep sauce warm until needed.

MACADAMIA CRUSTED AHI TUNA

Steps:

• Rub fish with salt and pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of the olive oil, thyme, and tarragon. Press 1 tablespoon of the chopped macadamia nuts on each side. Put garlic, shallots, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in saute pan and heat on high until oil bubbles. Carefully place fish in the pan and sear about 15 seconds on each side for rare; 30 seconds on each side for medium rare. If you prefer well done fish, start at a low heat and saute until done. This preparation can be done with mahi mahi or ono too.
• Serve with your favorite starch and vegetables.

MACADAMIA NUT AND YOGURT CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet. Combine melted butter, stone-ground mustard, yogurt and macadamia nuts in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs and chopped chives and season with salt and pepper. Spread yogurt mixture over top of fish then evenly coat fish with the bread crumb mixture. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, for medium doneness.

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.

BAKED HERB AND MACADAMIA CRUSTED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F ) and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place fillets into dish and brush with the macadamia oil.
• In a small bowl combine the crust ingredients and mix to form a thick paste.
• Spread the macadamia crust over the top of the fish fillets. press on evenly using your hands or the back of a soon.
• Bake for approx 10 minutes , or until the fish flakes when tested with a fork. The cooking time will very depending on the thickness of the fish. Check for doneness after each few minutes.

MACADAMIA NUT-BREADED HALIBUT WITH COCONUT CURRY MANGO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine nuts and 2 tablespoons flour in food processor, pulsing so as not to overchop and become sticky.
• Beat cayenne into egg with a fork.
• Dredge filet first in flour, then egg, then nuts - pressing nuts onto fish.
• Refrigerate breaded fish while starting sauce.
• Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a heavy saucepan.
• Add curry paste and cook one minute, whisking.
• Add coconut milk and chutney, bring to a boil.
• Boil lightly till milk is reduced to 1/2 its original volume or to desired thickness.
• Turn heat off and cover to keep warm.
• Melt butter in large saute pan over medium heat.
• Add halibut till deep golden brown, turn to brown other side.
• If filets are very thick, place in 400 degree oven for 8 minutes after browning to finish cooking.
• Just before fish is done, add chopped mango and cilantro to sauce.
• Serve sauce over fish sprinkled with a little more cilantro for color interest and perhaps a whole cilantro leaf.
• Serve with Jasmine Rice.