Tropical Salad with Blackened Barramundi

Tropical Salad with Blackened Barramundi

Tropical Salad with Blackened Barramundi

Looking for simple fish recipes that are light, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors? This Tropical Salad with Blackened Barramundi is the perfect balance of fresh greens, citrusy sweetness, and perfectly seasoned, seared fish. Whether you’re searching for fish recipes for dinner or fish ideas for dinner that are quick and delicious, this dish is a must-try.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Quick & Easy: This comes together in under 15 minutes.
  • Healthy & Fresh: Loaded with romaine, blood orange, avocado, and hearts of palm for a nutrient-packed meal.
  • Restaurant-Quality Flavor at Home: Blackened barramundi seasoned with Lucky Cajun Voodoo takes this salad to the next level.

Ingredients

🟢 For the Salad:

  • 1 small or ½ head romaine, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 blood orange, peeled with a knife & sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • 2 hearts of palm, rinsed & sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 2-3 tbsp Greek Out!! Vinaigrette
  • 🔥 For the Blackened Barramundi:

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Salad

1️⃣ Toss the romaine in Greek Out!! Vinaigrette and squeeze the juice from the blood orange peels over the greens for extra flavor.
2️⃣ Arrange the salad by layering the darkest ingredients first (like blood orange and avocado) before adding the lighter ones (like hearts of palm).

Step 2: Blacken the Barramundi

1️⃣ Heat a medium-high pan and add a small amount of organic canola oil.
2️⃣ Generously coat the barramundi with Lucky Cajun Voodoo Seasoning for a bold blackened crust.
3️⃣ Cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until beautifully blackened. (For thicker fish fillets, adjust the cooking time.)
4️⃣ Make sure you have good ventilation, as blackening produces flavorful smoke!

Step 3: Assemble & Serve

1️⃣ Place the blackened barramundi on top of the salad.
2️⃣ Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!

What Makes This Dish Special?

  • The Perfect Balance: The sweet blood orange, creamy avocado, and crisp romaine complement the bold, blackened fish beautifully.
  • Versatile Blackening Technique: This method works for many types of fish, so swap in your favorite!
  • Restaurant-Quality in Minutes: You’ll feel like you’re dining at a gourmet restaurant—without the high price tag.

🔗 Get the Lucky Cajun Voodoo Seasoning here: https://theluckycajun.com/products/voodoo

Watch the Video Tutorial!

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