Saturday, May 29, 2010

Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi

Recipe of Alton Brown
Cook time : 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) coarsely ground, roasted macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing foil
  • 4 (6 to 8-ounce) mahi mahi fillets
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the nuts, panko, flour, and butter. Set aside.
Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it liberally with vegetable oil. Place the mahi mahi on the foil and sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush each fillet with the coconut milk. Divide the nut mixture among the tops of the 4 fillets, patting the mixture to spread and adhere to the fillets. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

**My version: make sure that the fillets of fish thin, reduce amount of butter used, and use lite coconut milk (I use more than just a brushing). If you can't find crushed macadamia nuts, the blender crushes them nicely.**
I adore this recipe!!! So yum!

Alton Brown's Macadamia Mahi

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