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Pan-Fried Barramundi

with Asian Coconut Sauce and Broccolini
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 03, 2025
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Calories
317 kcal
Protein
8.9g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Celery
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

Basmati Rice

(May be present: Gluten, Soy, Wheat.)

1 sachet

Vegetable Stock Powder

(Contains: Celery;)

1 packet

Coconut Cream

1 packet

Coriander

1

Garlic

1 packet

Ginger Paste

1

Long Chilli

1 packet

Roasted Cashews

1

Lime

2

Baby Broccoli

1 sachet

Black Sesame Seeds

Barramundi

Calories317 kcal
Energy (kJ)1330 kJ
Fat2.5 g
of which saturates0.4 g
Carbohydrate62 g
of which sugars3.1 g
Dietary Fibre8 g
Protein8.9 g
Sodium494 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

1

Rinse the basmati rice well. Bring the rice and the water (check ingredients list for the amount) to the boil in a medium saucepan over a high heat and crumble in the vegetable stock cube (use suggested amount). Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave covered for another 10 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. TIP: The rice will continue cooking in its steam, don’t be tempted to peek!

2

Meanwhile, slice the broccolini in half lengthways. Zest and juice the lime. Peel and finely grate the ginger until you have 1 tsp (for 2 people) / 2 tsp (for 4 people). Peel and crush the garlic. Roughly chop the coriander. Finely slice the long red chilli (if using).

3

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the black sesame seeds and broccolini and fry, tossing regularly, for 4-5 minutes or until just tender. Add the soy sauce and cook for a further 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate, covered with aluminium foil to keep warm. TIP: Add a dash of water to help speed up the cooking process!

4

Place the lime zest and plain flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Add the barramundi fillets and coat in the zesty flour. Don’t worry if the zest doesn’t all stick! Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a good drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the barramundi and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and just cooked through. TIP: Fish is cooked through when it turns from translucent to white.

5

While the barramundi is cooking, heat a small saucepan over a medium heat. Add the coconut cream, garlic, ginger, sugar, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce and 1 tsp (for 2 p)/ 2 tsp (for 4 p) lime juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

6

Divide the basmati rice and broccolini between bowls. Top with the barramundi fillets and spoon over the Asian coconut sauce. Garnish with the coriander, long red chilli and roasted cashews. Enjoy!

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