Paleo Lemon-Dill Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
Flaky mahi-mahi gets a serious upgrade here, wrapped in a golden crust of unsweetened shredded coconut, almond flour, fresh dill, and bright lemon zest that crisps up beautifully in a hot avocado oil skillet. The combination of textures is genuinely impressive — shatteringly crunchy on the outside, tender and moist all the way through. Because every ingredient in the crust is grain-free and unprocessed, this is one of those weeknight dinners that feels indulgent without any of the compromise. Patting the fillets dry before coating and letting them cook undisturbed are the two small moves that make the crust stick and turn that deep, even golden color. A squeeze of fresh lemon over the top right before serving ties the whole thing together with a clean, citrusy finish. It serves four, comes together in one skillet, and looks like something you'd order at a nice seafood restaurant — which makes it just as good for a dinner party as it is for a Tuesday night.
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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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