Marshallese Macadamia Coconut Fish

Name: Marshallese Macadamia Coconut Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Marshall Islands
Ingredients: 1 lb tuna or reef fish fillets; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup crushed macadamia nuts; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lime, juiced; Salt, to taste

4 servings15 min prep20 min cookEasy Marshall Islands

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Marshallese Macadamia Coconut Fish

Story updated September 17, 2026

This dish blends the Marshall Islands' traditional coconut-based fish cookery with macadamia nuts, not a native Pacific ingredient but one incorporated into more modern island fusion cooking. It reflects how Marshallese cuisine has continued to evolve while keeping coconut and fresh fish at its core.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1 lb tuna or reef fish fillets
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup crushed macadamia nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, juiced
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Season the fish fillets with salt and lime juice, and let sit for 10 minutes.
2Heat the coconut milk with garlic in a skillet over medium heat.
3Add the fish and simmer for 8-10 minutes until nearly cooked through.
4Sprinkle the crushed macadamia nuts over the fish and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes.
5Spoon the coconut sauce over the fish as it finishes cooking.
6Serve hot with steamed rice or breadfruit.

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