Entertaining
Cornmeal Fried Barramundi
with Peach Salsa and Honeyed Pecans
- 30m prep
- 12m cook
- Serves 4
Cornmeal Fried Barramundi
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RECIPE CREATED BY
Kelly Armetta -
Pairs with Cold Beer
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Perfect for Potlucks
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Perfect for Families
Ingredients
1
7-9oz
The Better Fish® Barramundi Skinless Fillets
4
oz
white cornflour
4
oz
flour
⅛
teaspoon
ground cayenne pepper
⅛
teaspoon
smoked paprika powder
¼
teaspoon
onion powder
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
fine salt
1
cup
buttermilk
frying oil
2
peach
1
tablespoon
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
chopped
chopped
2
oz
apple juice
1
spring onion
chopped
chopped
¼
red onion
small diced
small diced
2
tablespoons
cilantro (coriander herb)
rough chopped
rough chopped
1
fresh lime juice
juice of
juice of
¼
cup
pecan nut
2
oz
honey
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 653.41kcal | 33% |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 31.88 | 46% |
| Carbs | 69.46 | 27% |
| Sugars | 23.61 | 26% |
| Protein | 25.13 | 50% |
| Sodium | 696.11mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 4.73 | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. View all nutrients
Nutrition per serving
Amount per serving
| Calories | 653.41kcal | 33% |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 31.88 | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.51 | 23% |
| Trans Fat | 6.15 | 615% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.69 | 1969% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.41 | 541% |
| Carbs | 69.46 | 27% |
| Fiber | 4.73 | 17% |
| Sugars | 23.61 | 26% |
| Protein | 25.13 | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49.39mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 696.11mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 140.27mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 56.88mg | 15% |
% Daily Value*
| Potassium | 706.8mg | 20% |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | 3.39mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.46mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 189.22mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 136.7mkg | 17% |
| Thiamin B1 | 0.55mg | 50% |
| Riboflavin B2 | 0.39mg | 28% |
| Niacin B3 | 4mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Folic Acid B9 | 93.03mkg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28mkg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.73mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 8.45mkg | 169% |
| Vitamin E | 4.8mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 28.18mkg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Health score
High
Medium
Low
2.1
/10
Health score
Health Scores are calculated on a 1-10 scale based on nutrient density and USDA recommendations for a healthy diet. A higher Health Score means healthier food. The value based on impact of more than 28 nutrients, here are the main ones:
Nutrients with positive impact
| Fiber 4.73 | 17% DV |
| Protein 25.13 | 50% DV |
| Calcium 140.27mg | 18% DV |
| Magnesium 56.88mg | 15% DV |
| Potassium 706.8mg | 20% DV |
| Iron 3.39mg | 24% DV |
| Vitamin A 136.7mkg | 17% DV |
| Vitamin C 8.73mg | 11% DV |
Nutrients with negative impact
| Saturated Fat 4.51 | 23% DV |
| Trans Fat 6.15 | 615% DV |
| Carbs 69.46 | 27% DV |
| Sugars 23.61 | 26% DV |
| Cholesterol 49.39mg | 16% DV |
| Sodium 696.11mg | 35% DV |
Midnight train to Georgia. Head back to a simpler place and time with these refreshingly crisp barramundi nuggets. Paired with a lightly sweet and spicy salsa, accented by crunchy honeyed pecans, this fish has southern soul. Recipe by Kelly Armetta. Food styling & photography by Kassie Borreson.
Instructions
Step 1
Mix cornmeal and flour with dried spices and salt and pepper.
Step 2
Marinate barramundi in buttermilk with a little salt for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Add peaches, onions and chipotle peppers with apple juice in a small pot.
Step 4
Simmer peaches for 10/12 minutes. Add water if too dry. Cook until peaches are soft.
Step 5
Remove from heat and fold in scallions and cilantro. Add lime juice and adjust seasoning.
Step 6
Heat frying oil
Step 7
Dreadge barramundi pieces in cornmeal flour mixture
Step 8
Deep fry for 3/4 minutes depending on thickness.
Step 9
To Make Honeyed Pecans
Step 10
Mix pecans with honey and water.
Step 11
Heat on stove until pecans are dry and sticky.
Step 12
Bake in oven 275 degree until crisp.
Suggested sides
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