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Seared Barramundi

Seared Barramundi

with Thai Coconut Sauce & Sesame Baby Broccoli
Julian Pauncz
Julian PaunczUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
44.6g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sesame
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Fish
  • Peanuts
  • Tree Nuts
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pine Nut
  • Pistachio
  • Pecan
  • Walnut
  • Sesame
  • Traces of Tree Nuts
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: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

2 bunch

baby broccoli

½

lime

½ clove

garlic

1 knob

ginger

1 sachet

sesame seeds

(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Pecan, Walnut.)

1 packet

barramundi

(Contains: Fish;)

1 tin

coconut milk

1 tub

fish sauce & rice vinegar mix

(Contains: Fish;)

1 bag

coriander

½

long red chilli

1 packet

roasted peanut cashew mix

(Contains: Peanuts, Tree Nuts; May be present: Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nuts.)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1.5 cup

water

¼ tsp

salt

1 tsp

soy sauce

(Contains: Gluten, Soy;)

2 tbs

plain flour

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat;)

2 tsp

sugar

per serving
Energy (kJ)3383 kJ
Fat33.7 g
of which saturates13.4 g
Carbohydrate74.5 g
of which sugars6.1 g
Protein44.6 g
Sodium1533 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Lid
Medium Pan
Small Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook the rice
1

In a medium saucepan, add the water and the salt and bring to the boil. Add the basmati rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and keep covered until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 minutes. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!

Get prepped
2

While the rice is cooking, slice the baby broccoli in half lengthways. Zest the lime to get a good pinch, then slice into wedges. Finely grate the garlic (see ingredients). Finely grate the ginger until you have 1 tsp for 2 people / 2 tsp for 4 people.

Cook the baby broccoli
3

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the baby broccoli with a dash of water, tossing, until just tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the black sesame seeds and cook until toasted, 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Cook the barramundi
4

Wipe out the frying pan with paper towel. Combine the lime zest and plain flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Add the barramundi and turn to coat in the flour mixture. Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a good drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is hot, cook the barramundi, skin-side down first, until golden and just cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side (depending on thickness). TIP: The fish is cooked through when it turns from translucent to white.

Make the coconut sauce
5

While the barramundi is cooking, combine the coconut milk, garlic, ginger, sugar and fish sauce & rice vinegar mix in a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and the garlic has lost its raw flavour, 3-4 minutes. Roughly chop the coriander. Thinly slice the long red chilli (if using).

Serve up
6

Divide the rice and baby broccoli between bowls. Top with the barramundi and spoon over the Thai coconut sauce. Garnish with the coriander, chilli (if using) and roasted cashew peanut mix. Serve with the lime wedges.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the delicious Thai coconut sauce, though some found it a bit light or salty. Several suggested adding extra chilli or herbs for more intensity.
  • Ease of prep: Some found the recipe fiddly with too many steps. A few suggested simplifying by pre-making the sauce or reducing components.
  • Suggestions: Several recommended using less broccoli and adding another vegetable for variety. Some preferred cooking the rice in coconut milk for more flavour.
  • Portions: Fish portion sizes varied, with some finding them uneven or small. Many felt there was too much broccoli for two people.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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