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Amazing Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Papaya Salsa

Author: Roz

Ingredients

  • 4 six-ounce mahi mahi fresh fish fillets
  • 2 eggs well beaten
  • 1/4 c. Japanese panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c. crushed macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 tsp. grated fresh orange zest or lemon
  • 1/2 tsp. grated fresh lime zest
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh basil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper dash of each

For Papaya Salsa

  • 1/2 to 1 ripe papaya diced into 1/4 - 1/3" cubes (I used a 1/2 papaya and it was plenty)
  • 1 Tbsp. green or red pepper I used green pepper for better color contrast with the papaya
  • 1 Tbsp. sweet onion Vidalia in the South, or Maui on the West Coast
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh chives
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. rice vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper dash of each

Instructions

Prepare Papaya Salsa (first)

  • because IT CAN BE REFRIGERATED and made ahead (isn't that wonderful? Especially for entertaining!!!)
  • Mix the papaya with all other ingredients in a bowl. Cover and set aside in the frig while cooking the fish.

Prepare Macadamia Nut Breading

  • Mix macadamia nuts, panko bread crumbs, the zests, chives, and basil...throw in a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Place in a bowl to dip the fish in.

Prepare the Mahi Mahi

  • Place the eggs in a bowl for dipping the fish.
  • Dip ONE SIDE of each fish fillet in the eggs.
  • Dip that same side ONLY into the bread crumb-macadamia nut mixture. Pat the mixture on to the fish gently if necessary to help the breading stick to the fish better.
  • Do not bread the rest of the fish fillet, ONLY ONE SIDE!
  • In a buttered skillet on the stove, saute' the fish fillets BREAD CRUMB/NUT side down for 3 minutes (you could also use olive oil; if you do, do not let the oil burn).
  • Turn the fillets over and saute for another 2 minutes.
  • Bake fish in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until fish is white (or to your preference of doneness).

Notes

  • The chefs who created this recipe suggest 3 minutes, but the fish was not cooked enough to our preference, so we baked the fish for 10 minutes and they were perfect.
  • Serve with Papaya Salsa, garnish with a green herb.