Cal Smart Sesame-Crusted Barramundi
with Garlic Snow Peas and Butter Soy Sauce- Fish
- Seafood/Fruit de Mer
- Sesame
- Soy
- Milk
Sesame seeds create a gorgeous nutty crunch for this irresistible barramundi recipe. The butter soy sauce gives a sweet and savoury touch that pulls everything together. Calorie Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount
Ingredients
282 g
Barramundi
(Contains: Fish, Seafood/Fruit de Mer)
1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
4 tbsp
Soy Sauce Mirin Blend
(Contains: Soy)
30 g
Ginger
2 unit
Green Onion
113 g
Snow Peas
1 unit
Garlic, cloves
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat your broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Bring 1 1/4 cups water and 1/8 tsp salt (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a boil in a covered medium pot. Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.
While rice cooks, peel, then mince or grate garlic. Smash ginger with a rolling pin or a heavy pot. Thinly slice green onions, keeping green and white parts separate. Trim snow peas. Pat barramundi dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the tops and sides only, then gently press to adhere. (NOTE: Avoid getting seeds on the skin-side.)
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then barramundi, skin-side down. Cook until skin is golden-brown and crispy, 5-7 min. Transfer barramundi to a foil-lined baking sheet, skin-side down. Broil in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 6-8 min. Carefully wipe the pan clean.
While barramundi broils, heat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then snow peas. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add half the garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec. Transfer snow peas to a plate and cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe the pan clean.
Heat the same pan over medium. When hot, add 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then swirl to melt. Add remaining garlic, ginger and white parts of green onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, 1 min. Add soy sauce mirin blend. Bring to a boil and cook, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min. Remove the pan from heat. Carefully remove and discard ginger.
Fluff rice with a fork, then divide between plates. Serve barramundi and snow peas alongside. Spoon butter soy sauce over everything. Sprinkle remaining green onions over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The butter soy sauce was a highlight, with many praising its delicious taste. Some found it too salty; consider using less or a low-sodium option.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe simple to prepare and quick to make, making it a great introduction to HelloFresh meals.
- Suggestions: Toast the sesame seeds before coating the fish for a nuttier flavor. Consider increasing the sauce quantity for more coverage.
- Portions: Several reviewers wanted more vegetables, particularly snow peas, and less rice to balance the meal better.
