Barramundi with Garlic and Basil

Method

• Step-by-step Method: Barramundi with Garlic and Basil
• Pat both barramundi fillets dry with paper towels
• Season both sides of each fillet lightly with salt and pepper
• Mince the garlic cloves as finely as possible
• Chop the fresh basil leaves and set aside
• Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet or frying pan
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat until just shimmering
• While oil is heating, check fillets for any pin bones and remove if necessary
• Lay the seasoned fillets skin-side down in the hot oil
• Cook undisturbed for approximately 2-3 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the fish turns opaque halfway up
• Flip the fillets gently using a spatula
• Scatter the minced garlic evenly around and on top of the fillets
• Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the fillets in the pan
• Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork
• In the last 30 seconds of cooking, sprinkle the chopped basil over the fillets and in the oil
• Remove fillets from pan and transfer to serving plates immediately
• Spoon pan juices, garlic, and basil over the top of the fillets
• Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges for garnish
• For plating, place fillets skin-side up if crisp, garnish with extra basil and lemon wedges beside the fish