Coconut-crusted Mahi Mahi

This recipe features fresh Mahi Mahi fillets coated in a crispy coconut crust.

It is a flavorful and unique dish that is perfect for a tropical-themed dinner party or a summertime meal.

Ingredients

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 tbsp butter, melted

cooking oil

6 mahi mahi portions, about 180g each

Sea salt and pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

The steps

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees C

In a small bowl, combine the panko, coconut, flour and butter.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking oil. Place the mahi mahi fillets on the baking sheet. Sprinkle liberally with sea salt and pepper. Bake for five minutes.

Remove mahi mahi from the oven and drizzle with olive oil. Divide the coconut mixture between the fillets and pat down lightly, covering the entire top. Place the pan back in the oven and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until the crust is golden and the fish flakes with a fork.

Let the mahi mahi rest for a few minutes before serving

Tips

FREEZING FISH

Save for later

If you are not planning to eat your fish in the following few days after purchase, then a good option is to freeze it.

While frozen fish loses some of its quality characteristics, this compromise can be mitigated by following a few steps…

FILLETING FISH

How to prepare

Choose a large bench space and make sure all surfaces are clean – best to use a good-sized chopping board that is larger than the fish you intend to fillet…

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