Delicious and Nutty Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi Recipe

Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi recipe. The mahi mahi fillets are coated in a crunchy and fragrant macadamia nut crust, giving them a deliciously nutty flavor. Served with a side of tangy pineapple salsa, this dish is perfect for a tropical-themed dinner or anytime you want to impress your guests. It's easy to make and will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.

Ingredients

• 4 mahi mahi fillets
• 1 cup macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the macadamia nuts until they are finely chopped.
3. In a shallow dish, combine the macadamia nuts, panko bread crumbs, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
4. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
5. Dip each mahi mahi fillet in the beaten eggs, then coat it in the macadamia nut mixture, pressing gently to adhere the nuts to the fish.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the coated mahi mahi fillets to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until the crust is golden brown.
8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
9. While the fish is baking, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Mix well.
10. Serve the macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi fillets with a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa on top.

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