Description

This simple 15-minute poached barramundi recipe is a tasty and nutritious idea for a weeknight meal, served with steamed greens.

Ingredients

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For the Masterstock:

2 cups water
1 cup Stock Merchant’s Sustainable Crab Stock OR gluten-free vegetable stock
2 tbsp Tamari
2 tbsp 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 ½ 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