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Coconut Mahi Nuggets

Have you tried Mahi Mahi? Try this island inspired fish recipe.
Course Dinner
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds mahi
  • 50 grams egg 1 large 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
  • 67 grams lime wedges 1 lime
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.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Mahi Nuggets
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 278 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 483mg21%
Potassium 557mg16%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 257IU5%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.