Not every winter meal needs to be rich and heavy. This barramundi fillet skin off is gently poached in a fragrant lemon and ginger broth for a light and simple meal. If you’re looking for healthy seafood dinner ideas, this easy recipe offers a warming way to enjoy barramundi during the colder months.
Why You’ll Love Poached Barramundi
- Light and Warming: Lemon and ginger add fresh flavour to the warm broth without making the meal heavy.
- Gentle Cooking: Poaching cooks the barramundi gently in simmering liquid.
- Simple Preparation: The fish and broth come together in one pan with only a few ingredients.
- Easy to Serve: Pair the barramundi with steamed rice or greens for a more filling meal.
Quick Cooking Guide
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10–15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 600g barramundi fillet, skin off, 4 × 150g fillets, thawed
- 375ml light fish or vegetable stock
- 30g fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon
- 3 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Steamed rice or greens, to serve
How to Poach Barramundi
1. Make the Ginger Broth
- Add the stock, ginger and spring onions to a wide pan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the soy sauce and a few slices of lemon.
2. Poach the Barramundi
- Place the thawed barramundi fillet skin-off into the broth.
- Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Cover and poach for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
3. Finish and Serve
- Carefully lift the barramundi from the broth.
- Place each fillet in a serving bowl.
- Spoon some of the warm ginger broth around the fish.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice and sliced spring onion.
- Serve with steamed rice or greens.
Simple Tips for Poached Barramundi
- Keep the broth at a gentle simmer rather than a rapid boil.
- Use fillets of similar thickness for more even cooking.
- Avoid moving the fish too much while it poaches.
- Thaw frozen barramundi according to the product instructions.
- Prepare the broth ahead if needed, then gently reheat it before adding the fish.
- Add bok choy, mushrooms or other greens if you want extra vegetables.
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