Description
A delicious and healthy baked barramundi topped with a crispy macadamia nut crust, served with lemon and tartar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb barramundi fillets (I used Netuno brand, these are frozen so thoroughly defrost for use)
- 1/3 cup macadamia nuts
- 1/3 cup panko
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp olive oil (add extra if needed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- lemon (few slices of lemon)
- parsley (finely chopped)
- tartar sauce (enjoy your favorite brand!)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F.
- Thoroughly defrost your barramundi fillets if they are frozen. Pat dry with a paper towel. Rub the fish with olive oil, and then season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. If you feel this is not enough seasoning, you can add more.
- Chop the macadamia nuts. Using a food processor is perfect for this.
- Combine the macadamia nut crust ingredients in a small bowl: chopped macadamia nuts, panko, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix well.
- Top the seasoned fillets with the crust, and then bake the fish for around 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Check on it from time to time and if the crust seems to be browning too much/burning, you can place some loose foil over it for the last few minutes.
- Garnish your beautiful dish with chopped parsley, and serve with slices of lemon and some tartar sauce.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg