MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI-MAHI

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My mother loved Mahi-Mahi, so I ate it often as a child. This is my favorite preparation. It is super easy to make, but will definitely impress your guests!

Provided by Lori Heddinger

Categories     Fish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 6 oz. fish fillets, approximately 1/2-inch thick
sea or kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper
2 eggs
olive oil for frying
1/4 c macadamia nuts, crushed
1/4 c plain white bread crumbs
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp chives, minced
1 tsp basil, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Firmly press the flesh side of each filet into the crust mixture, until evenly crusted.
  • 2. Season both sides of the fish fillets with the sea or kosher salt, and fresh-ground pepper.
  • 3. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Dip the flesh side of each fillet into the egg mixture - not the skin side.
  • 4. In a large pan, add about 1/4 inch of olive oil and heat to medium-hot.
  • 5. Saute the fillets, crust side down, until they are golden brown and the crust is firmly set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and saute the skin side for approximately 1 minute.
  • 6. Remove the fillets from the pan, pat off any excess oil. Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 3-4 minutes, until fish is just cooked through.
  • 7. Serve with papaya salsa or your favorite sauce.

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