Dairy Free Paleo Ginger-Scallion Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
Flaky mahi-mahi gets a serious upgrade here, coated in a golden crust of shredded coconut, fresh ginger, and bright scallion greens that crisps up beautifully in the pan. The combination of coconut aminos and a hint of red pepper flakes gives the crust a savory, slightly spicy depth that makes every bite genuinely exciting. Because the entire recipe leans on whole, unprocessed ingredients — coconut oil for cooking, egg as the binder, and nothing from a dairy-laden pantry — there's no need to swap or substitute a single thing. Mahi-mahi is a firm, mild fish that holds up perfectly to pan-searing, so the crust stays intact when you flip it rather than falling apart in the skillet. A squeeze of lime over the finished fillets cuts through the richness of the coconut and ties all the flavors together in a clean, fresh way. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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4 servings
For the fish
- 4 mahi-mahi fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the crust
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
For cooking
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the mahi-mahi fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a shallow dish, combine the shredded coconut, scallion greens, grated ginger, coconut aminos, and red pepper flakes, stirring until evenly mixed.
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