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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.

HawaiianSeafoodIntermediate40 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 3 cup fresh papaya, diced
  • 1 tsp chili sauce
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 green onion, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sherry
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 0 to taste salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • 3 lb mahi-mahi fillets, cut into 2x3-inch pieces
  • 2 cup flour
  • 2 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
  • 0 as needed vegetable oil for frying

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.

Tags

tropicalhawaiianemerilamericanmahi mahimacadamiafried fish