Pan-Fried Barramundi with Lime and Chili Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Fresh Australian barramundi fillets pan-fried to golden crispness served alongside a vibrant lime and chili salad for a bright, coastal meal. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs barramundi fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 4 fillets, about 6 oz each barramundi fillets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 small, finely sliced red chili
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 tsp honey

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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. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Carefully add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes without moving them to get crispy skin, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 small finely sliced red chili, 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander, 1/4 thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber, and 1 tsp honey. Toss gently to mix.
4. Step 4: Serve the crispy barramundi fillets hot with a generous spoonful of the lime and chili salad on the side.