Oats Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
Bright, herby, and golden-crusted, this pan-seared mahi-mahi is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it requires. The crust comes together with shredded coconut, almond flour, fresh dill, and lemon zest — a combination that toasts up beautifully in avocado oil and delivers serious crunch without a single grain in sight. That matters because so many breaded fish recipes lean on breadcrumbs or rolled oats as a binder, which is a hard stop for anyone avoiding them. Here, the coconut and almond flour do all the heavy lifting, binding with a quick egg dip and crisping into a fragrant, golden shell that holds together perfectly when you flip it. The lemon zest and fresh dill keep the flavor light and bright, cutting through the richness of the coconut in the best possible way. A squeeze of lemon wedge right before eating ties everything together. It's clean, satisfying, and genuinely delicious — the kind of recipe you'll want to keep in regular rotation.
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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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