Barramundi Fillets Pan-Seared with Finger Lime Beurre Blanc

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Delicate Australian barramundi fillets pan-seared and served with a tangy finger lime beurre blanc sauce bursting with citrus pearls. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs barramundi fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 barramundi fillets (150 g each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook 2 more minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine 2 finely chopped shallots, 1/4 cup dry white wine, and 2 tbsp white wine vinegar. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 tbsp liquid, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp heavy cream, then reduce heat to low and whisk in 6 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter one piece at a time until sauce is smooth and emulsified.
  5. Step 5: Remove sauce from heat and gently fold in 2 tbsp finger lime pearls or fresh lime zest and juice for a burst of citrus.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the beurre blanc over the barramundi fillets and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or salad.

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