One Tray Heaven – 3 Barramundi Fish Parcels to Try

Winter's here, and the chill makes us all want to cosy up on the couch, feeling too lazy to even think about cooking dinner. If you're nodding along with us, let us introduce you to our heavenly barramundi one-tray recipes! It’s simple, easy, healthy and all you have to do is toss (literally) everything into a baking tray and fold it into a parcel!

One-tray meals are a game-changer for busy weeknights. They not only save time in preparation but also in cleanup, no more juggling multiple pots and pans. With just one tray, you can create a balanced meal with barra, vegetables, and flavourful seasonings all cooking together! Plus barra is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which is known to boost the immune system, helping to fend off colds and flu. This nutritious boost keeps you healthy during the colder months, making barramundi an excellent choice for winter dinners.

Oven Steamed Barramundi with Dill Caper Butter

This dish is all about buttery, creamy, and tangy flavours, featuring tender, flaky barramundi that will leave you craving it every day of the week. Trust us, you'll thank us later.

Ingredients

• 2 fillets of Australian barramundi

• 50g of capers, drained

• 3 sprigs of dill, chopped

• 50g butter, cubed

• 1 bunch of asparagus, tailed

• Salt

• Pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Line baking tray with aluminum foil then baking paper on top.
3. In center of baking paper place barramundi, asparagus then top with capers, dill and butter.
4. Season with salt, pepper then fold aluminum and baking paper to create a wrapped parcel around the barramundi.
5. Oven steam for 25 mins and open carefully to serve.

Oven steamed Barramundi with dill caper butter

Oven Steamed Barramundi with Lemon Mushroom

If you love everything zesty, this dish is for you. This barra is baked with lemon slices, adding that fresh citrusy kick that infuses the fish with its vibrant flavors, with abled mushrooms for a savoury richness.

Ingredients

• 2 fillets of Australian barramundi

• 1/2 lemon, sliced

• 250g mushrooms, sliced

• 2 tsp minced garlic

• 50g butter, cubed

• 1 ½ cup of rice, cooked

• Salt

• Pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Line baking tray with aluminum foil then baking paper on top.
3. In center of baking paper place barramundi, mushrooms then top with lemon, garlic and butter.
4. Season with salt, pepper then fold aluminum and baking paper to create a wrapped parcel around the barramundi.
5. Oven steam for 25 mins and cook rice per packet instructions.
6. Open carefully to serve on top of a bed of rice.

Oven steamed Barramundi with lemon mushroom

Oven steamed Barramundi and harissa beans

This dish packs a double punch of protein if you're craving that extra boost. It's hearty and perfect for those comfort days, with an added hint of spice for that extra kick.

Ingredients

• 2 fillets of Australian barramundi

• 250g cannellini beans

• 4 sprigs of parsley chopped

• 50g butter, cubed

• 200g diced tomatoes can

• 2 tsp harissa paste

• Salt

• Pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Line baking tray with aluminum foil then baking paper on top.
3. In center of baking paper place barramundi, beans then top with tomatoes, harissa paste, parsley and butter.
4. Season with salt, pepper then fold aluminum and baking paper to create a wrapped parcel around the barramundi.
5. Oven steam for 25 mins and open carefully to serve.

Oven steamed Barramundi and harissa beans