Caffeine Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
Bright, herby, and satisfying in a way that feels almost too easy for how impressive it looks on the plate, this pan-seared mahi-mahi is the kind of weeknight dinner that earns genuine compliments. The crust is built from unsweetened shredded coconut and almond flour, which toasts up beautifully in avocado oil to give you that golden, crackling exterior without a single grain of breadcrumb in sight. Fresh dill and lemon zest woven into the coating keep every bite light and aromatic, while garlic powder adds just enough savory depth to round things out. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants and processed additives, you never have to second-guess what's on your plate — it's clean eating that genuinely delivers on flavor. The technique is straightforward: pat the fish dry, press the crust on firmly, and let the hot skillet do the work without disturbing the fillets until they release on their own. That patience is what locks in the crust and keeps the fish tender and flaky all the way through to 145°F. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a few dill sprigs, and dinner is done.
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4 servings
- 4 mahi-mahi fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the crust
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
For serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
- fresh dill sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the mahi-mahi fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a shallow dish, combine the shredded coconut, almond flour, lemon zest, chopped dill, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly mixed. Place the beaten egg in a separate shallow dish.
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