Seared Barramundi with Olive-Herb Sauce

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Barramundi (aka Asian sea bass) is a mild white fish with a flaky texture and a respectable amount of omega-3s (830 mg per serving compared to 280 mg for cod and 180 mg for mahi-mahi). Most farmed barramundi is rated a Best Choice by Seafood Watch. Coating fish with a little cornstarch, as we do here, before searing it in a hot pan ensures you'll get a crispy exterior. Serve with roasted potatoes.

Seared Barramundi with Olive-Herb Sauce
Photo: Jason Donnelly
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives

  • 1 anchovy, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot

  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 ¼ pounds barramundi, cod or mahi-mahi, cut into 4 portions

  • teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Combine olives, anchovy, dill, parsley, shallot and vinegar in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down the sides as necessary, until roughly chopped. With the motor running, drizzle in 3 tablespoons oil and blend until almost smooth.

  2. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Pat fish dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the fish in the cornstarch. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip the fish and reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve the fish with the sauce and garnished with more herbs, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304 Calories
22g Fat
1g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. fish & 2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Vitamin A 347IU 7%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Potassium 24mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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