Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2003

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (95)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 35 min

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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.

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Gina Waipahu, HI 10-27-2009
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AND THEN THERE WAS NONE...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have three kids (8, 4, and 2) and a husband who thinks he can cook better than I can...HA! My whole family wolfed this... recipe down. It was my first time making it, so I stuck strictly to the recipe. We did not think it was bland at all. My four and eight year old asked if they could have it again the next night! I, myself, do not like fish and have only had mahi mahi grilled. I ate every bit of fish. It was scrumptuous!! We will definitely be having this again in the near future!! Thanks so much!!Read more
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Elyse Astoria, NY 10-04-2009
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Best Fish I've Ever Had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't generally eat fish but am trying to expand my horizons. This was incredible! I marinated the fish in coconut milk... as others suggested for about 40 minutes before cooking. YUM! Boyfriend liked it better than anything from a restaurant. Next time I will probably grind some toasted coconut flakes to add the breading mixture. Read more
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Rusty Kailua, HI 09-24-2009
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Super simple and never any leftovers!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Not only is this something I can knock out in less than a half-hour, it is also one of the best mahimahi plates I have ever... made, and I eat a lot of mahi (I fish a lot). Instead of opening a whole can of coconut milk for only 2 tablespoons, I added about 2 tbs of shredded coconut to the mix - bellissima! I like the idea of a little curry (someone above did that), I'll try that next time - and there WILL be a next time, you bet!Read more
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Raquel Arlington , VA 09-10-2009
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Delicious, not bland
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this tonight and my husband and I loved it. It definitely has a mild flavor but I wouldn't call it bland. We both... agree that the fish, coconut milk, and macadamia nuts go well together. This is a good and different way to prepare fish for dinner. Read more
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null null, null 09-08-2009
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AMAZING
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read a lot of the reviews, and took a little from each one! I soaked the filets in lite coconut milk, and added a little... cayenne pepper to the macadamia nut mixture. I also had a hard time finding 'roasted macadamia nuts' so I bought whole ones from the farmers market, smashed them up and toasted them. My filets were from an 8 pound mahi, so they weren't that big, I cooked each side 5 minutes, and definitely don't be stingy on the vegetable oil. AMAZING recipe.Read more
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John Raleigh, NC 08-24-2009
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everyone loved it (except me)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for some dinner guests, it was well liked by everyone (except me, I almost never eat fish, and found the texture... strange). The fish is a bit bland, so I would recommend serving with lemon, and probably adding a bit of cayenne pepper to the nut mixture or the coconut milk would be a good idea. Very easy and quick to prepare, and, even though I didn't finish my portion, I am going to modify and try again.Read more