Baked Barramundi with Lemon-Basil Butter Sauce
Description
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This baked barramundi is paired with a rich lemon-basil butter sauce, perfect for serving over brown rice. Barramundi has become a frequent find at my local grocery store, but you could also try this recipe with tilapia for a delicious alternative.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz barramundi fillets (Asian sea bass)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or as needed)
- 1 cup dried bread crumbs
- ½ tsp seafood seasoning (e.g., Old Bay)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 pinch dried thyme
- 1 cup melted butter
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or to taste)
Crumb Topping:
Lemon-Basil Butter Sauce:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly brush the barramundi fillets with olive oil.
- Mix the bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, and thyme on a plate for the crumb topping. Mix until well blended.
- Press each fillet into the crumb mixture to coat thoroughly, then place them on a baking sheet.
- Place the fish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.. Flip the fillets and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- To make the sauce, stir together the melted butter, lemon juice, white wine, and basil in a small bowl until well mixed.
- Drizzle the lemon-basil butter sauce over the baked fish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 674kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 53g82%
- Saturated Fat 31g155%
- Cholesterol 169mg57%
- Sodium 666mg28%
- Potassium 401mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 25g50%
- Vitamin C 8 mg
- Calcium 86 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Tip:
For a lighter option, you can spray the fillets with cooking spray instead of using oil.
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