Crispy and Delicious Breaded Barramundi with Fresh Veggies

This recipe offers a delightful and healthy twist on the classic breaded fish dish. The Barramundi fillets are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, which makes them perfectly golden and crunchy. Serve it with a refreshing medley of colorful vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe is a quick and easy way to impress your dinner guests.

Ingredients

• 4 Barramundi fillets
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the all-purpose flour in another shallow dish.
4. Dip each Barramundi fillet into the flour, shaking off any excess.
5. Then dip the fillets into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
6. Coat each fillet with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
7. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
8. Add the breaded Barramundi fillets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
10. Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
11. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
12. Add the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and carrot to the skillet.
13. Cook the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
14. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
15. Serve the breaded Barramundi fillets on a plate with the sautéed veggies on the side.

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