Deep Fried Mahi Mahi Macadamia Nut Fingers

Mahi-mahi strips coated in a macadamia nut crust, deep-fried until crispy golden, served with a tropical pineapple-papaya relish.

Deep Fried Mahi Mahi Macadamia Nut Fingers prepared as a finished dish
Cook
40 min
Total
40 min
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
Intermediate
Cuisine
Hawaiian
Protein
Seafood

Ingredients

Original recipe

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the fruit relish: Combine the pineapple, papaya and chili sauce. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, salt and pepper to make a marinade.

  3. 3

    Add the mahi-mahi pieces and marinate for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Dredge each piece of fish first in flour, then coat in the finely chopped macadamia nuts.

  5. 5

    Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry the fish in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Serve the mahi-mahi fingers with the tropical fruit relish.

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