Grilled Barramundi with Lemon Herb Butter

Ingredients

• 4 barramundi fillets, skin-on
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• Lemon wedges, to serve

Before you cook

• Pat the barramundi fillets dry with paper towels.
• Rub the fillets all over with the olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Zest and juice the lemon.
• Mince the garlic and chop the parsley and thyme.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grates well.

Steps

1. Place the fillets skin-side down on the hot grill.
2. Grill undisturbed for 5 minutes, until the skin releases cleanly and crisps.
3. Flip the fillets carefully with a thin spatula.
4. Grill the flesh side for 3 to 5 minutes more, until the fish is just opaque and flakes easily.
5. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
6. Add the garlic to the butter and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley and thyme.
8. Transfer the grilled fillets to a serving plate.
9. Spoon the warm herb butter over the fillets.
10. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.