Coconut Mahi Nuggets

Nicole Aucoin

Coconut Mahi Nuggets

Have you tried Mahi Mahi? Try this island inspired fish recipe.

Course Dinner

Servings servings

Ingredients

1.5 pounds mahi
1 egg
1 cup panko
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive or coconut oil
lime wedges

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Whisk egg
In a plastic container mix coconut, panko, salt and pepper
Cut mahi into 1-2 inch cubes
Heat oil in a large skillet pan
Add mahi to egg and toss to coat evenly then transfer to coconut/panko container (repeat for about 1⁄2 mahi cubes)
Once mahi cubes are in the coconut mix, place lid on container and shake to coat mahi
Transfer to skillet and cook for about 2-4 minutes on each side (until crust is golden brown)
Transfer to wire rack and cool
Repeat for other 1⁄2 of Mahi cubes (coat in egg, then toss in the coconut/panko mix) and cook in a large skillet
Serve with lime

Notes

For gluten-free option: use almond flour instead of panko.

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