Capsaicin Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
Bright, herby, and satisfying, this pan-seared mahi-mahi delivers serious restaurant energy with a crust that crackles when you cut into it. The coating comes together from shredded coconut, almond flour, fresh dill, and lemon zest — ingredients that are naturally grain-free and completely free of any heat-producing compounds, so there's no need to swap or skip a thing. For anyone managing sensitivity to capsaicin, fish dishes can be a minefield of hidden spice blends and seasoned coatings, but every element here is straightforward and easy to verify. Avocado oil gives the fillets a beautiful golden sear without overpowering the delicate flavor of the fish, and the lemon zest woven into the crust keeps every bite tasting fresh and bright. The technique is simple — egg wash, press into the coconut mixture, and let the skillet do the work — and the payoff is a fillet with a deeply golden exterior and tender, flaky interior. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a few dill sprigs at the end tie everything together without adding any complexity you'd need to second-guess.
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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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