Crispy Coconut Mahi Nuggets

Chicken nuggets are old news. In 2022, we’re eating Mahi nuggets!

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds of Mahi
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Panko
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 3/4 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive or coconut oil
• lime wedges

Instructions:

1. Whisk egg
2. In a plastic container mix coconut, panko, salt, and pepper
3. Cut Mahi into 1-2 inch cubes
4. Heat oil in a large skillet pan
5. Add Mahi to egg and toss to coat evenly then transfer to coconut/panko container(repeat for about 1/2 Mahi cubes)
6. Once Mahi cubes are in the coconut mix, place the lid on the container and shake to coat Mahi
7. Transfer to skillet and cook for about 2-4 minutes on each side (until crust is golden brown)
8. Transfer to wire rack and cool
9. Repeat for the other 1/2 of Mahi cubes (coat in egg, toss in the coconut/panko mix, and cook in a large skillet
10. Serve with lime

*As a gluten-free option, use almond flour instead of panko

If you’ve ever tasted Mahi Mahi, you know just how absolutely tasty it is. But for some reason, it feels like a special treat when really, it’s pretty easy to incorporate into an everyday recipe! Pair it with fluffy rice and steamed broccoli, or in a corn tortilla with black beans and lime juice - either way, it’s a totally healthy and seriously delicious “everyday treat”!

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