Paraben Free Paleo Lemon-Dill Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
Flaky mahi-mahi gets a serious upgrade here, coated in a golden crust of shredded coconut, almond flour, bright lemon zest, and fresh dill that crisps up beautifully in a hot skillet. Every ingredient in this dish is clean and straightforward — no preservatives, no synthetic additives, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone keeping a careful eye on what goes into their food. The avocado oil brings a high smoke point and a neutral richness that lets the coconut crust do its thing without burning before the fish is cooked through. That combination of toasted coconut and fragrant dill is genuinely unexpected in the best way — a little tropical, a little herbaceous, and completely satisfying. Pressing the coating firmly onto each egg-dipped fillet and letting it cook undisturbed is the key move that gives you that deep golden crust instead of a soggy mess. Serve it straight from the pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a few dill sprigs, and dinner feels effortlessly impressive without a complicated ingredient list in sight.
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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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