Author Notes
I recently discovered Barramundi fillets on Fresh Direct and wanted to try this fish. I also love the pickled radishes present in Korean cuisine and Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches...so I combined the two! —StudioChefs
Ingredients
- Pan-Fried Barramundi Fillet
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8 ounces
Barramundi fillet
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2 tablespoons
neutral tasting oil, such as canola
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1
egg, beaten
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1/2 cup
all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon
cumin
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1/2 teaspoon
turmeric
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sea salt
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freshly cracked black pepper
- Sandwich Condiments and Preparation
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1
15" baguette
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2 tablespoons
mayonnaise
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1
garlic clove, minced
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1
cucumber, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup
white distilled vinegar
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1 teaspoon
white miso paste
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1/2 teaspoon
sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon
soy sauce
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fresh cilantro
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lime wedges
Directions
- Pan-Fried Barramundi Fillet
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In a non-stick frying pan or cast iron skillet on medium heat, heat the oil.
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Pat dry the fillet and cut in half length-wise. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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In a shallow dish for battering, pour the beaten egg. In another shallow dish for battering, mix together the flour, cumin and turmeric.
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Dip the fillets first into the beaten egg and then dredge with the flour mixture.
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Pan-fry the fillets, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Set aside.
- Sandwich Condiments and Preparation
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In a large bowl, stir together the vinegar, miso paste, sesame oil and soy sauce.
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Mix in cucumber slices and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic and mayonnaise.
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Cut the baguette into two and slice open.
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Spread garlic mayo onto the baguettes and add in the pickled cucumbers.
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Add one fillet to each sandwich, along with cilantro and a splash of lime juice.
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