🇲🇭 Marshallese Cuisine

Ek in Makadimia

Macadamia-Crusted Reef Fish

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Medium

Calories 384 kcal

Delicate reef fish fillets coated in crushed macadamia nuts and pan-fried until golden, served with a bright lime-coconut drizzle.

Ingredients

1 Season fish fillets with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime.
2 Dip each fillet in beaten egg, then press firmly into crushed macadamia nuts on both sides.
3 Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4 Pan-fry fillets 3-4 minutes per side until the nut crust is golden and fish flakes easily.
5 Mix coconut cream with remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt for the drizzle.
6 Plate fish and spoon the lime-coconut sauce over the top.

Did You Know?

Macadamia trees were introduced to Pacific Islands from Australia and have thrived in the tropical climate, becoming a valued local ingredient.