Szechuan Pepper‑Infused Mahi‑Mahi Crunch
Mahi‑Mahi fillets dusted with Szechuan pepper and coconut flour, fried to a crisp, and glazed with a spicy soy‑vinegar reduction.

Total
49 min
Prep
29 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Mahi‑Mahi fillets
- 2 tablespoons Coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, ground
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Low‑sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes(optional)
- to taste Salt(optional)
- to taste Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the mahi‑mahi fillets dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a shallow dish, combine coconut flour and ground Szechuan pepper; dredge each fillet in the mixture, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat; when shimmering, add the coated fillets and fry 4‑5 minutes per side until golden and the interior reaches 145°F.
- 4
While the fish cooks, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3‑4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Transfer the fried fillets to a serving platter and spoon the hot soy‑vinegar reduction over them, allowing the glaze to set for a minute before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
240
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 31.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 267 mg |
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