Description
Savor Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi for a Flavorful Dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup macadamia nuts (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water (to thin the egg)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 fillets mahi mahi (firm fish)
- 1/4 cup canola oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
Instructions
- Pulse the Crust: In a food processor, combine panko bread crumbs, macadamia nuts, salt, and white pepper. Cover and pulse until the nuts are finely chopped.
- Prepare the Dipping Stations: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Set up two additional shallow bowls with flour and the nut mixture.
- Coat the Fillets: Coat each mahi mahi fillet in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then roll in the nut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook the Fillets: Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook coated fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger. Microwave until the sugar dissolves.
- Drizzle and Serve: Place cooked fillets on plates and drizzle with glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi