Macadamia Nut Crusted Opah with Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Macadamia Nut Crusted Opah with Cabbage Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup macadamia nuts, ground in a food processor; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 teaspoons Thai garlic-chile paste (recommended: Sriracha); 6 (6-ounce) opah (moonfish) fillets; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage; 2 carrots, shredded; 1 Maui sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus sprigs for garnish; 4 scallions, chopped; Olive oil; Salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup macadamia nuts, ground in a food processor
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons Thai garlic-chile paste (recommended: Sriracha)
6 (6-ounce) opah (moonfish) fillets
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
2 carrots, shredded
1 Maui sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
4 scallions, chopped
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper

1
Cabbage Stir-Fry, recipe follows
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3
Combine macadamia nuts, flour and panko in a shallow baking dish.
4
In another shallow baking dish, combine the buttermilk and chile paste and mix well.
5
Lightly season the fish with salt and pepper.
6
Dip the fish into the buttermilk-chile mixture and then into the nut mixture.
7
Heat oil in a very large nonstick skillet over medium high heat; you will need to do this in 2 batches or have 2 skillets.
8
Saute fish for 3 minutes, until golden brown.
9
Turn the fish and place in the oven for 5 minutes, until cooked through and firm to the touch.
10
Serve with Cabbage Stir-Fry.
11
Cabbage Stir-Fry:
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In a large wok over medium-high heat, add peanut oil until nearly smoking.
13
Add cabbage, carrots, onions, and cilantro and cook until just wilted, about 3 minutes.
14
Add the scallions, cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper, and a touch of water and cook until tender but crisp.
15
Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

1223

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup macadamia nuts, ground in a food processor, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups panko bread crumbs, 2 cups buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Macadamia Nut Crusted Opah with Cabbage Stir Fry falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Macadamia Nut Crusted Opah with Cabbage Stir Fry

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