Chia-crusted barramundi with chickpea puree

Prep
15m
Cook
30m
serves
4
Chia-crusted barramundi with chickpea puree
Chia-crusted barramundi with chickpea puree
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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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4.
    Transfer to a food processor and whiz until smooth. Set aside and keep warm.
  • 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.
  • 6.
    Transfer to the tray and roast, crust-side up, for 20 minutes or until flesh flakes easily and crust is crisp.
  • 7.
    Meanwhile, for the salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season.
  • 8.
    To serve, divide puree among plates and top with fish, salsa and samphire.
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