Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi

You’ll have an easy weeknight dinner option with this coconut crusted Mahi Mahi with creamy lemon sauce. Mahi Mahi recipes are some of my favorites – they’re gluten-free and bakes in under 15 minutes. 

The coconut crusted Mahi Mahi has a mild flavor that naturally pairs with the creamy lemon sauce, even the pickiest of kids might even give this a try!
INGREDIENTS Creamy Lemon Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray parchment paper with nonstick cooking oil. 
  3. In a bowl, combine the gluten-free panko bread crumbs and shredded coconut.
  4. Lay the fish fillets out onto another sheet of parchment or wax paper. In a small bowl, combine the melted coconut oil and White Lemon Balsamic Vinegar. Stir to combine. 
  5. Using a pastry brush, brush the oil and vinegar combo onto both sides of the fish. Then, coat both sides of the fish with the panko bread crumbs and shredded coconut mixture. Use your hands to pat down the coating and ensure the fish is fully covered. 
  6. Place the coconut crusted Mahi Mahi fillets onto the oiled parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish easily flakes. 
  7. While the fish is cooking, combine the creamy lemon sauce in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to serve. 
  8. Remove the fish from the oven and serve with the creamy lemon sauce. 

OLIVE TREE’S WHITE LEMON BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Our partners at Olive Tree produce some of the finest olive oil and balsamic vinegar blends. For this recipe, we’re featuring their White Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, which pairs perfectly with both the fish and helps create the creamy lemon sauce.
Unlike other balsamic vinegar you may have tried, Olive Tree’s are high quality and bring forth a beautiful flavor profile. This White Lemon Balsamic Vinegar is thick and has just enough sweetness to compliment the normal tartness of vinegar.

RECIPE FAQS

  • To make this dish gluten-free, the recipe calls for gluten-free panko bread crumbs. If gluten is not an issue, feel free to use regular panko bread crumbs.
  • For a dairy-free option, replace the greek yogurt with full-fat canned coconut milk – 3/4 cup total for the sauce.
  • The recipe calls for sweetened shredded coconut, but if lower sugar content is needed, feel free to swap in unsweetened shredded coconut.

OLIVE TREE’S WHITE LEMON BALSAMIC VINEGAR Our partners at Olive Tree produce some of the finest olive oil and balsamic vinegar blends. For this recipe, we’re featuring their White Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, which pairs perfectly with both the fish and helps create the creamy lemon sauce. Unlike other balsamic vinegar you may have tried, Olive Tree’s are high quality and bring forth a beautiful flavor profile. This White Lemon Balsamic Vinegar is thick and has just enough sweetness to compliment the normal tartness of vinegar. RECIPE FAQS To make this dish gluten-free, the recipe calls for gluten-free panko bread crumbs. If gluten is not an issue, feel free to use regular panko bread crumbs. For a dairy-free option, replace the greek yogurt with full-fat canned coconut milk – 3/4 cup total for the sauce. The recipe calls for sweetened shredded coconut, but if lower sugar content is needed, feel free to swap in unsweetened shredded coconut.    OLIVE TREE’S WHITE LEMON BALSAMIC VINEGAR Our partners at Olive Tree produce some of the finest olive oil and balsamic vinegar blends. For this recipe, we’re featuring their White Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, which pairs perfectly with both the fish and helps create the creamy lemon sauce. Unlike other balsamic vinegar you may have tried, Olive Tree’s are high quality and bring forth a beautiful flavor profile. This White Lemon Balsamic Vinegar is thick and has just enough sweetness to compliment the normal tartness of vinegar. RECIPE FAQS To make this dish gluten-free, the recipe calls for gluten-free panko bread crumbs. If gluten is not an issue, feel free to use regular panko bread crumbs. For a dairy-free option, replace the greek yogurt with full-fat canned coconut milk – 3/4 cup total for the sauce. The recipe calls for sweetened shredded coconut, but if lower sugar content is needed, feel free to swap in unsweetened shredded coconut.

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