Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKawamoto StoreFried Mahi Mahi Loco Recipe

Fried Mahi Mahi Loco Recipe

Inspired by Kawamoto Store
Time45m
Serves4

Make Fried Mahi Mahi Loco Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fish Preparation

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse and Dry Fish

    Rinse the Mahi Mahi fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Marinate Fish

    Marinate the fillets in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for at least 20 minutes.

Breading the Fish

  1. 3

    Prepare Breading Mixture

    In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

  2. 4

    Bread the Fish

    Dredge each marinated Mahi Mahi fillet in the breading mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Frying

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

  2. 6

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully place the breaded Mahi Mahi fillets in the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 7

    Drain Excess Oil

    Once cooked, remove the fillets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the fried Mahi Mahi on a plate topped with chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and pico de gallo. Add lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.

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