Barramundi Fillets Pan-Seared with Lemon Myrtle Butter and Finger Lime Salsa

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Delicate barramundi fillets pan-seared to perfection and topped with a zesty finger lime and lemon myrtle butter salsa, showcasing fresh Australian coastal flavors. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs barramundi fillets, unsalted butter, lemon myrtle powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 8 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 barramundi fillets 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 nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until the edges become crispy.
  3. Step 3: Carefully flip the fillets and cook an additional 3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: While the fish cooks, in a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder, 3 peeled and segmented finger limes, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until combined.
  5. Step 5: Remove fish from heat and spoon the lemon myrtle butter salsa generously over each fillet.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with steamed vegetables or a light salad to complement the bright, citrusy flavors.

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