Slow-Cooked Barramundi in Lemon Myrtle and Finger Lime Broth
Delicate Barramundi gently poached in a fragrant broth infused with lemon myrtle and bright finger lime pearls for a fresh seafood entrée. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs barramundi fillets, water, fish stock cube for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 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 (6 oz each) barramundi fillets
- 4 cups water
- 1 fish stock cube
- 3 lemon myrtle sprigs
- 2 slices ginger, sliced
- 3 tbsp finger lime pearls
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a simmer over medium heat. Add 1 fish stock cube, 3 sprigs lemon myrtle, and 2 slices ginger. Simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse the broth.
- Step 2: Remove lemon myrtle sprigs and ginger slices from the broth. Season the broth with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp white pepper.
- Step 3: Gently add 4 barramundi fillets (6 oz each) to the simmering broth, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and poach for 8-10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Step 4: Carefully transfer the fillets to serving plates. Spoon 3 tbsp finger lime pearls over each fillet and garnish with 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh citrus notes.







