Here’s a fun and straightforward recipe to whip up a fantastic Garlic Basil Barramundi Skillet with Tomato Butter Sauce. It’s tasty, simple to make, and uses everyday ingredients. Plus, it pairs perfectly with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread on the side!
What you’ll need:
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- Fresh torn basil and fresh minced parsley
- A generous pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper
- 4-6 diced tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups)
- A 12-ounce can of rinsed and drained white beans
- 12-16 ounces of thawed barramundi (or your favorite white fish)
- 1/2 cup of chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Let’s get cooking:
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Marinate the tomatoes and beans: Mix the olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and white beans in a bowl. Let this hang out while you cook the fish. The longer it marinates, the more flavor your sauce will have.
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Cook the fish: First, give your pan a quick swish of olive oil and heat it over medium. Pat your fish dry, season it with salt and pepper, and fry each side for about 4 minutes until it’s golden brown. Once it’s done, set it aside.
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Prepare the sauce: Now, it’s time to turn that marinated tomato and white bean mixture into a sauce. Add it to the skillet and throw in the butter. Let it simmer until it starts to thicken. If needed, add the chicken broth to thin it out and season with salt and pepper. Once the sauce is smooth and can coat the back of a spoon evenly, put the fish back in. Spoon the sauce over the fish, and voila!
Serve your delicious Garlic Basil Barramundi Skillet with a side of green salad and crusty bread. Enjoy!
Cooking Time: About 20 minutes
Preparation Time: Roughly 10 minutes
Recipe Category: Dinner
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
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