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These macadamia crusted mahi mahi bowls are a delicious low-carb meal that’s vibrant and packed with flavor. I love the quick cucumber avocado salsa which goes great with the nutty macadamia flavor and flaky fish.
This is an easy keto and Whole30 compliant meal as well! Be sure to watch the fish while baking to ensure the topping doesn’t get too dark. You can cover it with foil halfway through baking to prevent it from burning if needed.
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Nutritional values (per serving)
Net carbs7 grams
Protein26.5 grams
Fat41.2 grams
Calories513 kcal
Calories from carbs 6%, protein 21%, fat 73%
Total carbs17.9 gramsFiber10.8 gramsSugars4.5 gramsSaturated fat6.2 gramsSodium314 mg(14% RDA)Magnesium83 mg(21% RDA)Potassium1,238 mg(62% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
Macadamia crusted mahi mahi:
- 1/2 cup crushed macadamia nuts (67 g/ 2.4 oz)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt salt
- 2 mahi mahi fillets (225 g/ 8 oz)
Cucumber avocado salsa:
- 1 large avocado, diced (200 g/ 7 oz)
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber (67 g/ 2.4 oz)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (37 g/ 1.3 oz)
- 2 tbsp minced red onion (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp minced cilantro
Optional ingredients:
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, added to the salsa (14 g/ 0.5 oz)
- 2 cups cauliflower rice, cooked (240 g/ 8.5 oz) + 3.6 g net carbs per serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 230 °C/ 450 °F (conventional), or 210 °C/ 410 °F (fan assisted) and line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Mix the crushed macadamia nuts with the spices.
- Press the fish into the mixture to coat before placing on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Place all of the salsa ingredients in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the salsa ingredients.
- Place the fish on top of the cauliflower rice and top with salsa before serving. Serve immediately.
- To store, keep fish and cauli-rice separately from the salsa. Both can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi Bowls
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup crushed macadamia nuts (67 g/ 2.4 oz)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt salt
- 2 mahi mahi fillets (225 g/ 8 oz)
- 1 large avocado, diced (200 g/ 7 oz)
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber (67 g/ 2.4 oz)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (37 g/ 1.3 oz)
- 2 tbsp minced red onion (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp minced cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, added to the salsa (14 g/ 0.5 oz)
- 2 cups cauliflower rice, cooked (240 g/ 8.5 oz) + 3.6 g net carbs per serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 230 °C/ 450 °F (conventional), or 210 °C/ 410 °F (fan assisted) and line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil. Mix the crushed macadamia nuts with the spices.
- Press the fish into the mixture to coat before placing on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Place all of the salsa ingredients in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the salsa ingredients.
- Place the fish on top of the cauliflower rice and top with salsa before serving. Serve immediately.
- To store, keep fish and cauli-rice separately from the salsa. Both can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories513kcal
Net Carbs7g
Carbohydrates17.9g
Protein26.5g
Fat41.2g
Saturated Fat6.2g
Fiber10.8g
Sugar4.5g
Sodium314mg
Magnesium83mg
Potassium1,238mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
| Total per serving |
| 7 g | 26.5 g | 41.2 g | 513 kcal |
| Macadamia nuts |
| 1.7 g | 2.6 g | 25.4 g | 241 kcal |
| Paprika, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Chile (chili) powder, spices (ancho, chipotle, Mexican chile powder) |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Garlic powder, spices |
| 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Onion powder, spices |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Mahi Mahi fish |
| 0 g | 21 g | 0.8 g | 89 kcal |
| Avocado, fresh |
| 1.8 g | 2 g | 14.7 g | 161 kcal |
| Cucumber, fresh |
| 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 4 kcal |
| Peppers, red bell, fresh |
| 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 6 kcal |
| Onion, red, fresh |
| 0.7 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 4 kcal |
| Lemon juice, raw |
| 1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 3 kcal |
| Coriander (cilantro), fresh |
| 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
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