Barramundi with Macadamia-Crust and Wattleseed Aioli

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Pan-seared barramundi fillets with a crunchy macadamia nut crust, paired with a creamy aioli infused with native wattleseed for a uniquely Australian seafood dish. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs barramundi fillets, macadamia nuts, finely chopped, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 420 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. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, 1 beaten large egg in another, and 3/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts in a third.
  2. Step 2: Dredge each fillet first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten egg, and finally press into chopped macadamia nuts to coat evenly on one side.
  3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the fillets nut-side down and cook for 4 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare the wattleseed aioli by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp ground wattleseed, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Serve the barramundi fillets hot with a dollop of wattleseed aioli on the side.

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