Looking for a satisfying budget-friendly dinner that comes together quickly? These crispy lemon and garlic barramundi fillets are simple to prepare and full of flavour. A light coating gives the barramundi fillet skin-off a golden finish, while garlic, butter and fresh lemon make it an easy choice for quick family dinners.
Why You’ll Love This Quick Family Dinner
- Quick and Simple: The barramundi needs only a light coating before pan-frying.
- Easy to Serve: Pair it with rice, potatoes, salad or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Simple Flavours: Fresh lemon, garlic and butter complement the mild flavour of barramundi.
- Family-Friendly: An easy seafood meal that works well for a simple family dinner.
Prep Time & Ingredients
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 600g barramundi fillet, skin off, 4 × 150g fillets, thawed
- 60g plain flour or cornflour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive or cooking oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve
How to Make Crispy Lemon and Garlic Barramundi
1. Prepare the Barramundi
- Thaw the barramundi fillets skin off according to the product instructions.
- Pat the fillets dry with paper towel.
- Mix the flour, salt and pepper, then lightly coat each fillet.
2. Pan-Fry the Fillets
- Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the barramundi and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Transfer the cooked fish to a plate.
3. Add the Lemon and Garlic
- Reduce the heat and add the butter to the same pan.
- Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Spoon the warm lemon and garlic butter over the crispy barramundi.
- Finish with fresh parsley.
Simple Tips for Crispy Barramundi
- Pat the fish dry before coating to help create a better crust.
- Use a light coating of flour rather than a thick layer.
- Avoid overcrowding the frying pan.
- Use fillets of similar thickness for more even cooking.
Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges. Ready to whip up this quick and easy dinner? Head over to our shop to pick up your skin-off barramundi fillets via click and collect!