April 24 th DAILY RECIPE: MACADAMIA CRUSTED MAHI MAHI

MACADAMIA CRUSTED MAHI MAHI
"This is an unbelievable Hawaiian recipe that utilizes native ingredients to create a succulent hot and sweet entree."



2 ounces macadamia nuts 4 ounces papaya rough chopped
4 ounces plain bread crumbs 4 ounces mango rough chopped
6 mahi mahi fillets (6 ounces each) 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
4 ounces butter 2 habanero peppers seeded
2 ounces shallots diced salt to taste
4 cups chicken stock Sugar to taste
4 ounces pineapple rough chopped Pepper, black to taste


Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a food processor or blender, pulse together macadamia nuts and breadcrumbs until finely ground. Pour nut mixture onto a plate, and coat fish fillets on both sides. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry fillets on both sides until nuts are golden brown. Remove to a baking pan. Add shallots to skillet, and cook until translucent. Stir in chicken stock. Mix in pineapple, papaya, mango, coconut, and habanero peppers. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Simmer until sauce is thick, about 30 minutes. Strain to remove peppers, fruit, and shallots. Reserve sauce in a pan over low heat. Bake mahi mahi in preheated oven about 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. Remove fish, and lightly coat with sauce.