Poached Barramundi Fish with Greens
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Description
This simple 15-minute poached barramundi recipe is a tasty and nutritious idea for a weeknight meal, served with steamed greens.
Ingredients
For the Masterstock:
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) Stock Merchant's Sustainable Crab Stock OR gluten-free vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Tamari
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp Chinese five spice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
For the Steamed Greens:
- 4 broccolini stems
- 8 snow peas, trimmed
- a handful of green beans, trimmed
For the Poached Fish:
- 2 (150g / 5oz) Barramundi fillets, skin off - try to find a thicker cut, not tail cut
To serve:
- a few coriander leaves
- (optional: chilli flakes)
Instructions
To make the Masterstock:
- Place all Masterstock ingredients in a saucepan large enough to hold your fish fillets inside and steamer basket on top of it later. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In the meantime, prepare your Greens for steaming:
- Slice beans and snow peas in half then again in half lengthways. Trim broccolini stems by about 1/2 an inch. Cut in half across.
To Poach the Fish and Steam your Greens:
- Once the stock has come up to the boil, reduce heat to a simmer and gently place barramundi fillets in the stock.
- Place greens in a steamer basket and place on top of the pan. Cover with a lid and allow both to cook for about 8 minutes.
To serve:
- Divide steamed greens between serving bowls. Gently lift the fish out of the stock and place on top of the greens – the fish will be very tender, you might need a long spatula to do this.
- Pour stock over the dish and dress with some coriander leaves. (Spirnkle with chilli, if using). Serve warm.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your Tamari and stock are certified gluten-free.
- You can substitute barramundi with another white fish if preferred.
- Leftover Masterstock can be stored in the fridge for up to a week and reused for poaching other proteins.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Masterstock and can I reuse it?
The Masterstock here is a seasoned poaching liquid I make from water, crab or vegetable stock, Tamari, fish sauce, ginger, Chinese five spice, and brown sugar. Leftover Masterstock can be stored in the fridge for up to a week and reused for poaching other proteins.
Why does the recipe specify a thicker-cut barramundi fillet rather than the tail?
A thicker-cut fillet poaches more evenly and stays moist throughout the 8-minute cook time. A thin tail cut would overcook before the greens finish steaming on top.
Can I substitute barramundi with another fish?
Yes — you can substitute barramundi with another white fish if you prefer. Any firm, mild white fillet of similar thickness (about 150 g / 5 oz) will work in the same Masterstock and cook time.
