Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Macadamia-crusted mahi mahi is a delicious and surprisingly easy main course. Whether you just want fish for dinner or you want to impress someone with a dish that looks fancy, this recipe is a winner.

Ingredients

1 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup macadamia nuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 large egg
2 teaspoons water
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 mahi mahi fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

Directions

Place the bread crumbs, nuts, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and pulse until nuts are finely chopped.
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place flour and nut mixture in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with nut mixture.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce and ginger. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over fish.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 466 calories, 29g fat (4g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

Turn mahi mahi fillets into fancy company fare with a crunchy coating of macadamia nuts and panko, then drizzle with a yummy, gingery sauce. Our judges raved about the flavor of this fast-fixing fish entree—so will your family and friends! Idana Mooney - Moreno Valley, California

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