Crispy Coconut Mahi Nuggets

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

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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

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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”!