Broiled Barramundi with Citrus Salsa
broiled barramundi with citrus salsa is the perfect refreshing lunch or dinner recipe! The fish cooks in under 10 minutes and the salsa is so light and fresh, made up of fresh oranges, pomegranate seeds, lime juice and herbs. Absolutely delicious!
Servings 6
Calories 215kcal
Ingredients
Fish
- 24 ounces barramundi cut into portions & pat dry - see notes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Citrus Salsa
- 2 small oranges peeled, segmented and diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 small red onion finely diced
Instructions
Fish
- Preheat the broiler to high and adjust the oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix the oil, salt, pepper, and paprika together in a small bowl and place the fish filets onto the baking sheet.
- Rub the fish filets with the marinade. You can use a brush or your fingers. Make sure they are coated evenly.
- Broil fish for 8 minutes and set aside to lightly cool while preparing the salsa.
Citrus Salsa
- Using a small knife or paring knife, cut orange into segments, and dice.
- Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Stir in pomegranate seeds, onions and oranges.
- Spoon the salsa over the fish and serve.
Notes
- Barramundi is a white fish with an incredible meaty and buttery texture to it. It also has an incredibly high amount of omega-3's and hey- why wouldn’t we want to support our brains and cardiovascular health?!
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 29mg