COCONUT-MANGO MAHI MAHI

Coconut-Mango Mahi Mahi image

Take a tropical taste trip in minutes with this special recipe. Whipping a bit of candied ginger into the sauce enhances its delicious flavor. -Don Thompson, Houston, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
6 mahi mahi fillets (5 ounces each)
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 garlic clove, halved
1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and coconut. Dip fillets in flour, eggs, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook fish in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown on the outside and fish just turns opaque in the center., Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the mangoes, wine, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and pepper; cover and process until blended. Stir in basil. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges