Description
This Grilled Barramundi with Lemon Butter & Garden Salad recipe offers a quick and delicious meal combining perfectly grilled barramundi fillets with a tangy lemon butter sauce, accompanied by a fresh and vibrant garden salad. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a healthy, light dish ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Fish and Seasoning
- 1 pound barramundi fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Garden Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for cooking the barramundi evenly and achieving a nice sear.
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush this flavorful mixture over both sides of the barramundi fillets to season them thoroughly.
- Grill the barramundi: Place the seasoned barramundi fillets onto the hot grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
- Make the lemon butter sauce: While the fish is grilling, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, then remove the sauce from the heat to keep it warm.
- Prepare the garden salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve the dish: After removing the barramundi from the grill, drizzle the lemon butter sauce generously over the top of each fillet. Serve the grilled fish alongside the fresh garden salad for a balanced and tasty meal.
Notes
- Ensure grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
- Adjust seasoning of the fish according to your taste preference.
- For extra flavor, let the barramundi marinate briefly in the olive oil and spices before grilling.
- Balsamic vinaigrette can be substituted with your favorite salad dressing.
- Check the fish for doneness by gently flaking it with a fork; it should separate easily.
