Mahi Mahi With Macadamia Nut Crust

Recipe Ingredients

1		Mahi mahi fillet, 1"-thk - (10 oz) - skinned, and
		Halved crosswise
1/2 cup	118ml	Fresh lime juice
1/3 cup	78ml	Panko - see * Note
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Salt
4 tablespoons	60ml	Unsalted butter - (1/2 stick) - melted
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

* Note: Japanese-style breadcrumbs, found in the oriental section of most supermarkets.

Place mahi mahi in shallow dish. Pour lime juice over. Marinate 1 hour, turning fish over occasionally.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine panko and next 3 ingredients in small bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons butter. Season generously with pepper.

Pour remaining 2 tablespoons butter into shallow baking dish. Remove mahi mahi from marinade and place in baking dish, turning to coat with butter. Spoon panko mixture atop fish, dividing evenly. Press topping gently to adhere.

Bake until fish is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer to plates and serve.

This recipe yields 2 servings. This recipe doubles or triples easily.

Source:
Bon Appetit, June 1991

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