Cumin and Sumac-Crusted Barramundi with Avocado Hummus

Pan-seared barramundi fillets with toasted spices, served alongside a creamy avocado hummus and a white wine herb reduction.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 711.3 kcals 2845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.2 grams 64.8 grams
Fat 51.1 grams 204.4 grams
Protein 46.2 grams 184.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Tahini
Sesame paste
Fruits
2
unit
Avocados
Ripe, peeled, stone removed, cut into cubes
0.5
unit
Lemon
Juice only
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
unit
Salt
Seasoning
1
unit
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
3
tbsp
Cumin Seeds
Toasted for 1 minute in a dry pan and crushed
1
tsp
2
tbsp
Chives
Chopped
2
tbsp
Oregano
Chopped
3
unit
Garlic
Cloves, crushed
2
tbsp
0.5
tsp
Sumac
For the hummus
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Grapeseed Oil
Used for brushing and frying
Seafood
800
g
Barramundi
8 fillets, bones removed, skin on
Vegetables
2
unit
Shallots
Peeled and chopped

Steps

  • Season the barramundi fillets with salt and pepper and brush with 1 tbsp of grapeseed oil.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the fillets with toasted cumin and sumac.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and fry fillets for 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove fish and fry chopped shallots in the same pan for 3 minutes.
  • Add 110ml of white wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  • Stir in chopped chives and oregano then season the sauce to taste.
  • Blend avocados and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
  • Add olive oil, garlic, tahini, cumin, and sumac and blend until reaching a mayonnaise consistency.
  • Stir black sesame seeds into the avocado mixture.
  • Serve two fillets per plate drizzled with wine sauce and a side of avocado hummus.