“Savour the Flavours of Barramundi with Crispy Skin and Thai Green Curry Sauce“
When it comes to a culinary journey that combines crispy textures and amazing flavors, Barramundi with Thai Green Curry Sauce is a delightful adventure for your taste buds. This dish showcases the best of both worlds: the tender, succulent barramundi fish with perfectly crispy skin, and the rich, aromatic Thai green curry sauce.
The Crispy Barramundi Skin:
To achieve that perfect crispiness, start by scoring the skin of the barramundi. Pat the fillets dry and season them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a touch of oil. Lay the fish fillets skin-side down and press them gently with a spatula. The result? A golden-brown, crispy skin that’s not only visually appealing but also adds a delightful crunch to your dish.
The Thai Green Curry Sauce:
The heart of this dish is the Thai green curry sauce, which infuses your barramundi with a burst of flavor. Heat oil in a pan and add a Thai green curry paste, cooking it for a couple of minutes to awaken the spices. Then, stir in creamy coconut milk, a hint of fish sauce, a touch of sugar for balance, and Thai basil leaves. Let it simmer, allowing all the ingredients to meld into a harmonious sauce. A squeeze of lime juice adds a zesty note, making the sauce come alive.
Serving Your Masterpiece:
With your barramundi fillets showcasing that beautiful crispy skin and the Thai green curry sauce at its aromatic best, it’s time to plate your masterpiece. Place the fish fillets on the serving plates and generously drizzle the Thai green curry sauce over them.
To elevate your dish’s presentation and flavor, garnish with fresh coriander and some thinly sliced red chili for a touch of heat. Whether you’re enjoying it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, Barramundi with Crispy Skin and Thai Green Curry Sauce is a dish that brings the magic of the ocean and the allure of Thai cuisine to your dining table.
This combination of textures and flavors is an irresistible treat that combines the delicate taste of barramundi with the rich, aromatic essence of Thai green curry. It’s a culinary adventure that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.
As you savour each delectable bite of Barramundi with Crispy Skin and Thai Green Curry Sauce, you can relish not only the harmonious blend of crispy textures and amazing Thai flavors but also the passion and culinary artistry that Che brought to this dish.
For those who had the pleasure of watching My Kitchen Rules season 12 in 2022, you might recall that it was on this esteemed culinary stage that Che showcased this remarkable recipe. The judges were left in awe as Manu, with a twinkle in his eye, awarded Che’s Barramundi with a perfect 10, sealing its place as a dish that wowed even the most discerning palates.
So, the next time you’re in the mood for a culinary journey, consider recreating this sensational Barramundi with Crispy Skin and Thai Green Curry Sauce – a dish that truly shines with Che’s culinary finesse and captivates your senses with every bite.
Crispy Skin Barramundi with Thai Green Curry Sauce and Garlic Rice
Indulge in a culinary adventure by preparing Green Curry Barramundi with Garlic Rice. This flavorful dish combines the rich and aromatic elements of Thai green curry with the delicate and succulent taste of barramundi fish. Let’s get cooking!
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Ingredients
- Ingredients Barramundi:
1 tbs 1 vegetable oil
4 4 200g barramundi fillets, skin on
Lime cheeks, to serve
Coriander and thinly sliced red chilli, to garnish
- Ingredients Green Curry Paste:
6 6 long green chillies, coarsely chopped
6 cloves 6 garlic, peeled
4 4 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
2 large 2 shallots, coarsely chopped
3 3 cm piece fresh ginger, chopped
2 2 sticks lemongrass (white part only), chopped
2 tsp 2 ground coriander
2 tsp 2 ground cumin
1 tsp 1 ground black pepper
1 tsp 1 shrimp paste
1/2 bunch 1/2 coriander roots and stems, chopped
- Ingredients Green Curry Sauce:
1 tbs 1 peanut oil
1 quantity 1 green curry paste
270 ml 270 coconut milk
270 ml 270 can coconut cream
1 tbs 1 Gluten-Free fish sauce
1 tbs 1 brown sugar
1/4 cup 1/4 Thai basil leaves
1 1 juice of 1 lime
- Ingredients Garlic Rice:
2 tsp 2 vegetable oil
2 tsp 2 sesame oil
4 cloves 4 garlic, crushed
2 cups 2 jasmine rice, washed
750 ml 750 Gluten-Free chicken stock
Pinch black pepper
Directions
- Green Curry Paste:
- To start, let’s create the foundation of this dish – the green curry paste. Combine all the paste ingredients and process them until you have a smooth, fragrant paste.
- Green Curry Sauce:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the freshly made green curry paste and sauté it, stirring for about 2 minutes.
- Now, stir in the creamy and aromatic blend of coconut milk and cream, along with fish sauce, sugar, and Thai basil leaves. Don’t forget to season it.
- Allow the sauce to simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 15 minutes. Once it’s infused with all the flavors, strain it into a clean pan, ensuring you press down on the solids to extract every drop of liquid.
- Give your green curry sauce a zesty twist by stirring in some fresh lime juice.
- Garlic Rice:
- For the perfect accompaniment, let’s prepare the garlic rice. Heat both oils in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until it becomes soft and fragrant.
- Now, stir in the rice, chicken stock, and a touch of pepper. Bring it to a boil, then cover it with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low.
- Allow the rice to cook for an additional 13-15 minutes. Once done, let it stand covered for 5 minutes, and then fluff it with a fork.
- Putting It All Together:
- Keep your luscious green curry sauce warm over low heat.
- Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the barramundi fish fillets all over and add them to the pan, skin-side down. Cook while gently pressing the fish down with a spatula to ensure it stays flat. The goal is to achieve beautiful, golden-brown, and crispy skin. This usually takes about 3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the fish and cook for another minute or until it’s just cooked through.
- Serving:
- Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for – serving the Green Curry Barramundi with Garlic Rice.
- Plate the barramundi and garlic rice, then generously drizzle with the aromatic green curry sauce.
- Enhance the dish with a squeeze of fresh lime cheeks and a touch of garnish – coriander and sliced chili.
- Get ready to savor the delightful fusion of flavors in this Green Curry Barramundi dish. It’s a remarkable combination that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy your culinary creation!
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Notes
- Watch Che’s MKR episode on 7Plus
