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MATZO MEAL
CRUSTED MAHI
fish and chips, anyone?
INGREDIENTS
1½ LB MAHI MAHI FILET
PEANUT OIL FOR FRYING
2 EGGS
1 TSP SALT
1 TSP PEPPER
½ TSP PAPRIKA
½ CUP MATZO MEAL
DIRECTIONS
[1] Trim the skin off the fish, and cut
into 4 6-ounce servings. Set aside.
[2] If using a deep fryer, add peanut oil
according to user instructions for
your deep fryer. Preheat to high,
375°F. Otherwise, heat about an inch
of peanut oil in a deep pot or Dutch
oven. Peanut oil can be swapped out
for vegetable, canola, or corn oil to
accommodate peanut allergies.
meal again to get a nice thick crust.
[6] Drop half of the breaded mahi filets into
the preheated deep fryer so as not to
over-crowd the basket, and fry for about
6-7 minutes. Remove from basket when
finished and drain excess oil on a paper
towel while frying the second batch. If
using a Dutch oven, fry the fish for 4
minutes on each side, or until it becomes
crispy and golden brown.
[3] In a mixing bowl or pie dish,
whisk the eggs, set aside.
[4] In a large bowl, mix together
salt, pepper, paprika, and matzo
meal until fully blended.
[5] Carefully dip each mahi filet into the
egg batter, fully coating them. Transfer
them one at a time to be breaded with the
matzo meal mix, making sure to evenly
coat them. For an extra crispy crust,
repeat the process by re-dipping each filet
into the egg-batter and then the matzo
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