Cashew-crusted Mahi Mahi
Adapted from CooksAid.com
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 245 |
| Total Fat | 9.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 35 g |
Ingredients and Preparation TOP
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|
| Cashews | ¼ cup |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Freshly ground pepper to taste |
| Mahi mahi | 2 (6-ounce) filets |
| Olive oil | 2 teaspoons |
- Directions
- Grind nuts in a small food processor or blender (alternatively, you can pound them with a wooden spoon or mallet in a plastic bag) into a bread crumb-like consistency. Spread the ground nuts out on a plate.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper, then coat evenly on both sides with the ground nuts.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add mahi mahi to skillet and cook until done (fish will flake easily with a fork when done), about 4 minutes per side.
Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 2 fats
Side Suggestions: Wild Rice
Prepare packaged wild rice as directed.
Side Suggestions: Vegetable Medley
Prepare package of frozen mixed vegetables as directed.