Tasmanian Pepperberry-Crusted Barramundi with Finger Lime Salsa

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Pan-seared barramundi crusted with native Tasmanian pepperberry served alongside a fresh, zesty finger lime salsa. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs barramundi fillets, Tasmanian pepperberry, sea 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 280 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 sea salt and 1 tbsp crushed Tasmanian pepperberry, pressing the pepperberry gently onto the flesh.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place the barramundi fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the pulp of 2 finger limes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, and 1 finely chopped fresh chili if using. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Step 6: Serve the pepperberry-crusted barramundi topped with the finger lime salsa for a refreshing contrast.

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