Chia-crusted barramundi with chickpea puree
Prep
15m
Cook
30m
serves
4
Chia-crusted barramundi with chickpea puree
A celebration of native Australian ingredients by Rebecca Sullivan.
Ingredients (16)
- 1 tbs olive oil, plus extra to brush
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
- 200g cauliflower florets, chopped
- 400ml vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup (100g) black chia seeds
- 1/3 cup (80g) macadamias, chopped
- 4 x 200g skinless barramundi fillets, pin-boned
- 100g samphire (from selected grocers) or thin green beans, blanched
Tomato salsa
- 1 small red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 250g heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
- Finely grated zest & juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbs olive oil
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
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2.To make the chickpea puree, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until soft.
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3.Add the chickpeas and cauliflower and cook, stirring, for a further 3 minutes or until slightly golden. Add the stock, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until chickpeas are soft.
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4.Transfer to a food processor and whiz until smooth. Set aside and keep warm.
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5.Combine chia seeds and nuts in a shallow bowl. Brush barramundi with oil and season. Press each fish fillet into crumb mixture to coat on one side.
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6.Transfer to the tray and roast, crust-side up, for 20 minutes or until flesh flakes easily and crust is crisp.
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7.Meanwhile, for the salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season.
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8.To serve, divide puree among plates and top with fish, salsa and samphire.
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