CORIANDER AND LEMON CRUSTED BARRAMUNDI WITH CUCUMBER MINT SALSA

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I have used the Indian technique of marinating in yoghurt for the fish and topped the whole it off with a refreshing salsa to contrast the strong flavours of the fish. 4hrs marinating time is required for the fish.

Provided by An_Net

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 boneless barramundi fillets (or any tender white flesh fillet available to you)
2 cups thick european style yoghurt
1/2 bunch coriander, leaves and roots (cilantro, roughly chopped)
1 lemon, zest of
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
flaked sea salt
black pepper
butter
1 large cucumber (peeled, seeded and cut into fine dice, approx 1 cup)
1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, approx 3 tbsp (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons icing sugar (powdered sugar)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
flaked sea salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Fish:.
  • Mix the yoghurt, lemon zest, coriander leaves, coriander root, cumin, turmeric, a touch of salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Place the fish in the yoghurt marinade and massage well, place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Salsa:.
  • In a medium mixing bowl place the vinegar, sugar, olive oil and a touch of salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Add the vinegar mix to the cucumber and the chopped mint.
  • Toss it all together and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees (350 fahrenheit).
  • In a non stick pan over hight heat sear the fish fillets in a little butter mixed with olive oil.
  • Once seared on both sides transfer the fish to the oven for approx 12 minutes (depends on thickness of fish).
  • place one piece of fish on the serving plate and top it with a touch of the salsa, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.3, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 69.9, Sodium 96.1, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 15.8, Protein 16.5

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