Asian Glazed Baked Barramundi

Name: Asian Glazed Baked Barramundi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 barramundi fillets; 4 tsp cornflour / cornstarch (for marinade); 2 tbsp water; 5 tbsp soy sauce; 4 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tsp sambal oelek; 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger; 1/4 tsp Sichuan Pepper; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 2 stalks green onions; 1 large red chilli

A succulent barramundi recipe featuring a sticky, savory-sweet Asian glaze that caramelizes perfectly in the oven. This quick and healthy dinner is packed with bold flavors from ginger, garlic, and five-spice.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

barramundi fillets
4
cornflour / cornstarch (for marinade)
4 tsp
water
2 tbsp
soy sauce
5 tbsp
honey
4 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tbsp
Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tbsp
mirin
1 tbsp
sambal oelek
1 tsp
Chinese five-spice
0.5 tsp
garlic, minced
1 clove
ginger
1 tsp
Sichuan Pepper
0.3 tsp
sesame seeds
1 tsp
green onions
2 stalks
large red chilli
1

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C for fan-forced. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and position the oven rack in the middle.

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. Set this aside for later use.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, mirin, sambal oelek, five-spice, garlic, ginger, and Sichuan pepper. Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes.

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens into a heavy paste that will cling to the fish without sliding off.

Pat the barramundi fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking tray. Generously brush or dab the thick glaze over the top and sides of each fillet.