Barramundi with Lemon Basil Sauce

Name: Barramundi with Lemon Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) fillets barramundi (Asian sea bass); 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed; 1 cup dried bread crumbs; 0.5 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®); 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 pinch dried thyme; 1 cup melted butter; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 0.25 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste

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This baked barramundi is served with a buttery lemon-basil sauce that's delicious over brown rice. Barramundi has been available quite often in my local supermarket. This recipe would also be good with tilapia.

Submitted by spice of life

Updated on June 20, 2023

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) fillets barramundi (Asian sea bass)
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Crumb Topping:

1 cup dried bread crumbs
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch dried thyme

Lemon-Butter-Basil Sauce:

1 cup melted butter
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Brush fish fillets with olive oil.
Make topping: Mix together bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, and thyme on a large plate until well combined.
Press fillets into bread crumb mixture to coat all sides. Arrange coated fillets on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip fillets and continue baking until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes more.
Make sauce: Stir together melted butter, lemon juice, white wine, and basil in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle sauce over fish to serve.

Recipe Tip

You can coat the fish fillets with cooking spray instead of brushing them with oil.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

674	Calories
53g	Fat
22g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 674
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g	68%
Saturated Fat 31g	153%
Cholesterol 169mg	56%
Sodium 666mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g	51%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 401mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.