Macadamia Nut Encrusted Mahi- Mahi  

4 Mahi  Mahi Fillets (6 ounces)

1 cup of Macadamia nuts finely chopped 

¼ teaspoon of minced garlic

½ teaspoon of dried or fresh basil

1 teaspoon of minced cilantro

Salt & Pepper to taste

½ cup Flour

2 large eggs lightly beaten

2 tablespoons of Olive Oil

Use food processor or blender process the nuts, garlic, basil and cilantro briefly until finely grounded. Transfer to dish.

Place the flour in a second dish and the eggs in a third dish. 

Remove any skin and bones from the fillets.

Sprinkle each side with salt & Pepper.

Turn the fillets in the flour, then the eggs and finally in the macadamia mix. Press gently to help the nuts to adhere.

Melt butter in skillet (nonstick) with olive oil over medium high heat.

Sauté the fillets for about 3 minutes a side, or until well browned and cooked through.

A fruit sauce may be served over the fillets.

Enjoy!

Orange Basil Butter Sauce 

1 cup Orange Juice 

¼ Fresh Basil 

1 cup Heavy Cream       

1 ½ White Wine 

2 Shallots 

½ Butter 

Salt & Pepper 

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