Calorie 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 lovely sweet and savoury touch that pulls everything together. Calorie Smart (650kcal or less) 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
Parboiled Rice
4 tbsp
Soy Sauce Mirin Blend
(Contains: Soy)
30 g
Ginger
2 unit
Green Onion
113 g
Snow Peas
3 g
Garlic
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Oil*
⅔ tsp
Salt*
½ 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 (dbl for 4 ppl) to a boil in a covered medium pot. Add rice and 1/8 tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl). Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-18 min. Remove pot from heat, still covered, and let stand, 2-3 min.
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 to a foil-lined baking sheet, skin-side down. Broil in the middle of the oven, until cooked through, 6-8 min.** Carefully wipe pan clean.
While barramundi cooks, heat the same pan over medium-high. Add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then snow peas. Cook, stirring often until tender-crisp, 3-4 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 pan clean.
Heat the same pan over medium. 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 slightly thickens, 1-2 min. Remove 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: Many enjoyed the delicious sauce, though some found the fish itself lacking in flavour. Consider adding more seasoning to the barramundi.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with a lovely crispy sesame crust on the fish that impressed many reviewers.
- Suggestions: Add more vegetables for a heartier meal; try jasmine or basmati rice instead of parboiled for better texture and flavour.
- Portions: Several customers mentioned wanting more fish or vegetables, especially for family meals.
- Texture: Ensure snow peas are properly trimmed and strings removed for the best eating experience.
