Tantalizing Barramundi: Make It a Lemon Basil Affair

Recipe Details

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

4(4 ounce) filletsbarramundi (Asian sea bass)
1tablespoonolive oil, or as needed

1cupdried bread crumbs
½teaspoonseafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonlemon zest
1pinchdried thyme

1cupmelted butter
¼cuplemon juice
¼cupwhite wine
2tablespoonschopped fresh basil, or to taste

Cooking Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Brush fish fillets with olive oil.
Make topping: Mix together bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, and thyme on a large plate until well combined.
Press fillets into bread crumb mixture to coat all sides. Arrange coated fillets on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip fillets and continue baking until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes more.
Make sauce: Stir together melted butter, lemon juice, white wine, and basil in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle sauce over fish to serve.

Recipe Tip

You can coat the fish fillets with cooking spray instead of brushing them with oil.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories674
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g	68%
Saturated Fat 31g	153%
Cholesterol 169mg	56%
Sodium 666mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g	51%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 401mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.