Description
A delightful seafood dish featuring barramundi fillets coated with a crunchy macadamia nut crust, delivering a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 barramundi fillets
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or herbs of your choice)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the macadamia nuts by placing them in a food processor and pulsing until finely chopped.
- Mix the chopped nuts with melted butter, minced garlic, and fresh herbs in a mixing bowl.
- Lay the barramundi fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over them and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the macadamia mixture generously over each fillet, pressing down to adhere.
- Bake for about 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs or lemon slices, and serve with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Monitor the thickness of the fillets for even cooking. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: barramundi, macadamia, seafood, baking, main course, healthy recipes