Barramundi With Fresh Tarragon Sauce

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 15
Barramundi fillets fried in breadcrumbs and served with a creamy tarragon sauce
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 barramundi fillets
plain flour
2 eggs ( lightly beaten )
125 g dry breadcrumbs
oil ( for shallow frying )
30 g butter
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves ( chopped )
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon chives ( chopped )
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
85 ml brandy or 85 ml dry sherry
125 ml cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
464
Sugar
3g
Fat
31g
Barramundi With Fresh Tarragon Sauce is a flavor-packed seafood dish that is perfect for a weekend dinner party. The tarragon sauce is rich and creamy, lending an air of elegance to this otherwise simple dish. Add a side of fresh green vegetables and a glass of white wine, and you've got an impressive meal for your guests.

Instructions

1.Season the barramundi fillets with salt and pepper.
2.Dust each fillet with flour, shaking off any excess.
3.Coat the fillets in beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
4.Press the fillets into the dry breadcrumbs, ensuring that they are evenly coated on all sides.
5.Heat enough oil in a large frying pan to shallow-fry the fillets until golden brown and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per side).
6.Remove fillets from the pan and drain on paper towels.
7.To make the tarragon sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
8.Add the chopped tarragon, garlic, and chives and cook for a minute until fragrant.
9.Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and brandy or sherry, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the alcohol has evaporated.
10.Add the cream and cook for a further 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

PROS

Barramundi is a lean white fish that is low in calories and high in protein.

The tarragon sauce is rich and creamy with a hint of sweetness from the brandy or sherry.

The crispy breadcrumbs add a satisfying crunch to the dish.

CONS

The breadcrumb coating means that this dish is not gluten-free.

Shallow frying the fish adds some additional fat to the dish can make the dish unhealthy for those who are watching their fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Barramundi is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for maintaining heart health and brain function.
Eating fish can also help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, and depression.
Tarragon has been linked to reduced inflammation and may help to regulate blood sugar levels.

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