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Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi Sliders with Avocado, Mango and Lime Aioli

By: Nicole 41 Comments
Posted: 04/21/14 Updated: 03/24/15

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! Kev’s parents were in town, and even though we had a wonderfully relaxing weekend, my brain is completely fried, so I’m going to make this post short and sweet – plus I really want to have a glass of pinot grigio as soon as possible and my brain just can’t function after a drop of alcohol has entered my blood stream.

So…coconut crusted mahi mahi sliders? Ah-mazing.

And guess what? They’re pretty darn healthy too.

Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi Sandwiches with Mango Guacamole and Cumin Lime Aioli 2_edited-1

The idea for these is derived from my two favorite beach foods – coconut shrimp and fried grouper sandwiches. Both of which come from my favorite beach restaurant of all time, Pompano Joes in beautiful, sunny Destin, Florida. Have you been there? Destin is kind of my home away from home, my family has been going there since I was a little girl, and even though I haven’t been back in a couple years, it’s still one of my favorite places on earth. Since I can’t go to Pompano Joe’s at the drop of a hat, I thought I’d bring it home to me.

Although instead of deep-fried shrimp and fish, I skipped the hot oil, and opted for a healthier, less messy route – baking.

Mahi mahi filets are coated in a light breading of sweetened, shredded coconut and panko bread crumbs and then baked until super crispy and golden brown. The crispy fish is sandwiched between two mini brioche buns (I got mine from Whole Foods, but mini egg rolls would also work perfectly if you can’t find brioche) slathered with a (light) cumin lime aioli and topped off with a little bit of fresh mango and avocado making for the perfect tropical beach bite without the purchase of a plane ticket or fiery red sunburn – win-win.

Promise you’ll love these guys! Ok, now I’m off…pouring a glass of wine this very second…..

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Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi Sliders with Avocado, Mango and Lime Aioli

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2

These coconut crusted mahi mahi sliders will transport you to the warm weather and crystal blue waters of the beach!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound center cut mahi mahi, cut into two ounce portions
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup sweetened, shredded coconut
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided, plus more for seasoning
  • 8 tablespoons light mayo
  • 8 teaspoons lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • ½ teaspoon sirracha
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 8 mini brioche buns or any kind of mini bun or roll

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Set a cookie cooling rack on top of a baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl whisk egg whites until frothy.
  4. On a large plate, mix panko, coconut and ½ teaspoon salt. Season with a little bit of freshly cracked black pepper.
  5. Season fish portions with salt and pepper. Coat in egg mixture, making sure excess drips off, and then coat in coconut mixture, patting off any excess breading.
  6. Place filets on cooking rack and back until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  7. While fish is cooking, mix together remaining salt, mayo, lime juice, cumin, garlic and sirracha.
  8. Toss mango and avocado together, season with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  9. Slather buns with lime mayo, place filet on top and top with a little bit of diced mango and avocado.
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  1. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    Posted on 4/22/14 at 8:48 am

    Hello! This sounds just incredible. Such an original idea which looks pretty simple to make – my favourite kinds of recipes! Pinning this for later!

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:36 am

      Thank you so much Helen!!

      Reply
  2. Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says

    Posted on 4/22/14 at 3:56 pm

    yes to coconut and fish!! mahi mahi is one of my favorite seafoods to work with so I know I would be obsessed with this – pinning!

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:36 am

      Thanks Christine!

      Reply
  3. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says

    Posted on 4/22/14 at 8:50 pm

    Hello beautiful! I totally believe you – I know I would love this so, so much! Obsessed with these amazing flavors, Nicole. You always make dinner planning so easy for me 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:36 am

      Awww you’re so sweet Kathi, thank you!

      Reply
  4. ashley - baker by nature says

    Posted on 4/23/14 at 11:50 am

    These photos! Gah. I’m floored.

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 4/23/14 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  5. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    Posted on 4/23/14 at 6:06 pm

    I’m really loving all these flavors you have going on here Nicole! These sound fabulous! Definitely pinning so I remember to give them a try.

    Reply
  6. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

    Posted on 4/24/14 at 2:48 am

    Oh how I love mahi mahi. I’ve never had it coconut crusted but I totally need to try it stat! I love all of the flavors in this dish, Nicole. Pinned!

    Reply
  7. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    Posted on 4/24/14 at 2:29 pm

    These sliders look so good! I’m really loving the addition of mango and avocado.

    Reply
  8. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    Posted on 4/25/14 at 3:11 pm

    YUM! These look so delicious! I love the tropical flavors…they ‘mentally transport’ me away from the horrible spring weather we have here. And that aioli sounds divine.

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      Posted on 4/26/14 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you so much Denise!!!!

      Reply
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