Soy 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, fresh dill, and bright lemon zest that crisps up beautifully in a hot skillet. Every ingredient in this dish is naturally free of soy — no sauces, no marinades, no hidden additives to second-guess at the label. The egg and avocado oil do all the work of binding and crisping, so the crust turns a deep, toasty gold without any fuss. Patting the fillets completely dry before coating is the small step that makes a big difference, helping the coconut mixture adhere and stay crunchy all the way through. A quick temperature check at 145°F tells you the fish is perfectly cooked — moist and tender inside while the outside stays satisfyingly crisp. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a few sprigs of dill, it looks and tastes like something you'd order at a nice coastal restaurant, made entirely in your own kitchen.
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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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