Seafood Recipes

Acqua PazzaBarramundi

Barramundi simmered in a broth of white wine, cherry tomatoes and fennel, with capers, olives and fresh basil.

Acqua Pazza Barramundi
4 People
Serves
20 Mins
Prep Time
25 Mins
Cook Time
Medium
Difficulty
Italian
Cuisine
ABOUT THIS

About This Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavours of Acqua Pazza Barramundi, a classic Italian dish featuring succulent fish simmered in a deliciously rich broth. This recipe showcases fresh barramundi from Pearl Seafoods,
combined with tomatoes, garlic, and fragrant herbs for a truly gourmet experience. Perfect for seafood lovers, Acqua Pazza is both elegant and simple to prepare. Order your premium barramundi online from Pearl
Seafoods and enjoy convenient delivery across Sydney, bringing quality seafood to your home.

Ingredients

  1. 4 x 200g barramundi portions, skin on
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  3. 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced
  4. 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  5. 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  6. 1 small red chilli, finely sliced
  7. 200ml dry white wine
  8. 400g cherry tomatoes, halved
  9. 1 cup fish stock
  10. 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
  11. 8 black olives, pitted
  12. 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  13. 1 tablespoon basil leaves, torn
  14. Salt, to taste
  15. Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the leek and fennel, and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and chilli, and cook for an additional minute, or until aromatic.
  2. Pour in the dry white wine and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer uncovered for 1-2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and olives, and continue to simmer uncovered for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add the barramundi, stock, and 200ml of water to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Season to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving with toasted wholegrain sourdough.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Acqua Pazza is all about simplicity, freshness, and letting the seafood shine. Barramundi works beautifully in this classic Italian broth because its delicate, flaky flesh absorbs the flavours of white wine, tomato, garlic, fennel, and herbs while still remaining light and clean. Gentle simmering keeps the fish moist and tender, while capers, olives, and chilli add brightness and depth to the rich tomato broth.

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NUTRITION

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 370 kcal
  • Total Fat 17.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 11.0 g
  • Protein 39.0 g
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