Macadamia nut breaded fish is a flavorful and crispy seafood dish that can add an elegant touch to any meal. This dish is made by coating fish fillets in a mixture of crushed macadamia nuts, bread crumbs, and seasonings, then pan-frying or baking them until golden brown. The result is a tender and flaky fish with a crunchy, buttery crust. Macadamia nut breaded fish can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.
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MACADAMIA-CRUSTED MAHI MAHI
Turn mahi mahi fillets into fancy company fare with a crunchy coating of macadamia nuts and panko, then drizzle with a yummy, gingery sauce. Our judges raved about the flavor of this fast-fixing fish entree-so will your family and friends! Idana Mooney - Moreno Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the bread crumbs, nuts, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and pulse until nuts are finely chopped., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place flour and nut mixture in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with nut mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce and ginger. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the nuts, panko, flour, and butter. Set aside.
- Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it liberally with vegetable oil. Place the mahi mahi on the foil and sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush each fillet with the coconut milk. Divide the nut mixture among the tops of the 4 fillets, patting the mixture to spread and adhere to the fillets. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.
MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Combine macadamia nuts, soy sauce, garlic, hot sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and black pepper in a food processor; blend until the mixture is the consistency of paste.
- Spoon a thick layer of the macadamia mixture on top of each tilapia fillet. Place the fish macadamia mixture-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Under the broiler, cook fish until the macadamia crust is golden brown and the tilapia flakes easily, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 58.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
MAHIMAHI WITH MACADAMIA NUT CRUST
Steps:
- Place mahimahi in shallow dish. Pour lime juice over. Marinate 1 hour, turning fish over occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. 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 mahimahi 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.
BAKED HERB AND MACADAMIA CRUSTED FISH
A simple crusted fish dish using macadamias and herbs. Baked in the oven. Serve with veges, chips or a salad on the side. You can vary the herbs used dependant upon taste or availability. This crust is also great on flattened chicken breast fillets
Provided by Jubes
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F ) and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place fillets into dish and brush with the macadamia oil.
- In a small bowl combine the crust ingredients and mix to form a thick paste.
- Spread the macadamia crust over the top of the fish fillets. press on evenly using your hands or the back of a soon.
- Bake for approx 10 minutes , or until the fish flakes when tested with a fork. The cooking time will very depending on the thickness of the fish. Check for doneness after each few minutes.
MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED CRAB CAKES
Recipe from the "Pineapple Grill" in south Florida. These are very tasty crab cakes that can be served as a main course or smaller as an appetizer. Very delicious with the Black Bean Relish. Prep time includes letting the crab mixture and patties sit to meld flavors.
Provided by Babs in Toyland
Categories Crab
Time 1h36m
Yield 8 cakes, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pick through the crabmeat to remove any bits of cartilage or shell.
- Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat and the next seven ingredients.
- Mix well and let stand for 30 minutes for the flavor to blend.
- Place the flour in one bowl, the eggs in another and the bread crumbs mixed with the Macadamia nuts in a third bowl.
- Divide the crab mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
- (the mixture is light and will separated but don't despair, keep pressing each patty firmly together).
- Dip each patty into the flour to coat.
- Next dip into the beaten eggs and then roll carefully in the crumb mixture to cover well.
- Place on a plate and allow to air dry for 30 minutes.
- In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Cook the patties without crowding in the pan until desired browness, turning once.
- This may have to be done in batches.
- Watch the heat, and reduce if necessary, as the nuts will tend to brown more quickly than the crumbs.
- It usually takes about 3 minutes on each side to reach a golden brown and cook through.
- Serve with"Black Bean Relish" (recipe posted separately).
MACADAMIA FAT BREAD
This macadamia nut fat bread is keto-friendly, low-carb, and sugar-free.
Provided by Linda Nofsinger
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Place coconut butter and macadamia nuts in a food processor and process on high to achieve a part butter, part chunky, nut meal. Reduce speed to medium-low and add one egg. Run processor to combine, about 10 seconds. Add remaining eggs, one at a time, blending until mixture is creamy.
- Turn off the food processor and add stevia, baking soda, and salt; process to combine, 10 to 15 seconds. Clean edges of the bowl and process until mixture is evenly blended. Pour in lemon juice and reduce speed to low; blend well. Clean the sides of the bowl again and mix once more to thoroughly combine.
- Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 258 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
MACADAMIA NUT BREAD
Crusty outside and chewy inside, this bread from Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon is chock-full of crunchy nuts. "It tastes great toasted and topped with cream cheese...and the aroma is heavenly, too."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h30m
Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add nuts and coconut.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose Fresh Fish: Use the freshest fish available for the best results. Fresh fish will have a mild, briny smell and firm, moist flesh.
- Use Panko Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are a great choice for breading fish because they are light and airy, and they absorb less oil.
- Season the Fish: Before breading the fish, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Dredge the Fish in Flour: Before dipping the fish in the egg wash, dredge it in flour. This will help the egg wash to adhere to the fish.
- Use a Shallow Bowl for Dredging: When dredging the fish, use a shallow bowl so that the fish is evenly coated.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the oil over medium-high heat before frying the fish. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the Fish Until Golden Brown: Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain the Fish on Paper Towels: After frying the fish, drain it on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Conclusion:
Macadamia nut breaded fish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The macadamia nuts add a nutty flavor and a crispy texture to the fish, and the lemon-herb sauce is a perfect complement. Serve the fish with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
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