Mahi-Mahi, macadamia nuts, and pineapple–this is a dish that just screams Hawaii. Even if you’re not a big fish person (like me), this dish should be pretty inviting to you because who could turn down those Polynesian flavors? (The correct answer, for those keeping score at home, is nobody ) You take a delicate, flaky fish like Mahi-Mahi, bread it using the distinct, rich flavor of macadamia nuts, and top it off with a creamy, tropical-flavored sauce. This will either have you feeling like you’re somewhere tropical or leave you nostalgic/jealous, wishing that you actually were somewhere tropical…

So let’s get started:

• Roughly 1 lb of Mahi-Mahi
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Butter
• Breading:
  • 3/4 cup of bread crumbs (Panko breadcrumbs [these are Japanese style] are ideal, but not necessary)
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • black pepper
  • salt
• Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup of white wine
  • 1/2 cup of chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup of pineapple juice/chunks
  • 1/4 cup of coconut (I use grated coconut in syrup, not coconut milk)
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Posted by mike on September 4th, 2007 in Asian, Main course, Polynesian, Seafood

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