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Parmesan-Crusted Barramundi

Parmesan-Crusted Barramundi

with Veggie Marinara Pasta

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Meet your family's new dinnertime favourite! Tender white fish is topped with a garlicky parmesan crust before being roasted to golden-brown perfection. Paired with fusilli in marinara laced with grated zucchini. Shhh we won't tell the kiddos there are veggies in there if you don't!

Tags:
Family Friendly
Allergens:
Barramundi
Wheat
Milk
Barley
Rye
Sesame
Soy
Oats
Egg
Mustard

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Preparation Time30 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

282 g

Barramundi

(Contains: Barramundi)

170 g

Fusilli

(Contains: Wheat)

200 g

Zucchini

56 g

Baby Spinach

½ cup

Parmesan Cheese, grated

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Crushed Tomatoes

¼ cup

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Milk, Barley, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Oats)

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

1 tbsp

Garlic Puree

½ tsp

Garlic Salt

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

¼ tsp

Sugar*

⅓ tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Nutrition Values

Calories930 kcal
Fat36 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Carbohydrate105 g
Sugar25 g
Dietary Fiber12 g
Protein52 g
Cholesterol125 mg
Sodium1650 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pot
Colander
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Shallow Dish
Small Bowl
Paper Towel
Large Non-Stick Pan
Box Grater

Cooking Steps

Cook pasta
1

Before starting, preheat oven to 450˚F.Wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups hot water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Add fusilli to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 9-11 min.Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return fusilli to the same pot, off heat.

Prep fish
2

Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Pat barramundi dry with paper towels. Place on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Season with salt and pepper.Combine mayo and garlic puree in a small bowl.Combine breadcrumbs, half the Parmesan and 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil in a shallow dish.

Roast fish
3

Spread garlic mayo over barramundi, covering all of flesh.Top barramundi with breadcrumb mixture, pressing down gently to adhere. Roast in the top of the oven until breadcrumbs are golden and barramundi is cooked through, 14-17 min.**

Prep and start tomato sauce
4

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.While pan heats, roughly chop spinach.Grate zucchini.When pan is hot, add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter and swirl the pan until melted.Add zucchini. Season with half the garlic salt (use all for 4 ppl) and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 min.Add crushed tomatoes, and 1 tsp (2 tsp) sugar. Reduce heat to medium and bring sauce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 4-5 min.

Finish and serve
5

Add spinach, sauce, and remaining Parmesan and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) reserved pasta water to pot with fusilli. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to coat. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired.)Divide fusilli and barramundi between bowls.