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Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Coconut Sauce

Carne Diem Culinary
Macadamia nut crusted Mahi Mahi is a classic Hawaiian dish that we seek out every time we are in Hawaii. This version is paired with a warm coconut sauce that works wonderfully with the subtle flavors of the dish.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Hawaiian, Seafood
Servings 2
Calories 810 kcal

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan
  • Oven Safe Dish or Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pieces Mahi Mahi
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Macadamia Nut Topping

  • ½ Cup Macadamia Nuts Coarsly chopped
  • ¼ Cup Panko Style Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Flour
  • 2 Tablespoon Butter melted

Coconut Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon Fish Sauce
  • 1 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Palm Sugar or Turbinado Sugar
  • 10 Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped

Instructions
 

Mahi Mahi

  • Combine the chopped nuts, flour, melted butter, and panko in a small bowl and mix to combine.
  • Season Mahi Mahi with Kosher salt and pepper on both sides. Brush the fish with some of the coconut milk.
  • Spread and pat the nut mixture on top of the fish pieces.
  • Bake in the oven at 425 degrees for 5-10 minutes and then broil for an additional 2 minutes until the topping is golden.

Coconut Sauce

  • Heat oil in a 1 quart sauce pan on medium high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the fish sauce and stir. Immediately add chicken stock, coconut milk, palm sugar, basil and simmer.
  • Simmer for 8-10 minutes until it thickens. Put some sauce on the dish and then add the cooked fish on top of the sauce. Serve with your favorite rice and vegetable.

Nutrition

Calories: 810kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 10gFat: 77gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 816mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 462IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Basil, Coconut Milk, Fish and Chips, Macadamia Nut, Mahi Mahi, panko, seafood
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