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Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Coconut Sauce
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 810 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Hawaiian , International , Caribbean
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.
Cup of Yum
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 Information
Calories
810kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
77g
(118%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
33g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
816mg
(34%)
Potassium
580mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
462IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 810
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 810kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 77g | 118% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 816mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 462IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.