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Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi

Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi
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, CA
4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 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. Yield: 4
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Directions (continued)

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 466 calories, 29 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 136 mg cholesterol, 644 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 27 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013