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Davide's Side Of Barramundi With Chermoula
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Davide's Side Of Barramundi With Chermoula

Title: Side of Barramundi (1.2kg)
$195.00
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The parcel dish that's become a family Christmas tradition.

Every Christmas, Davide makes this beautifulbarramundi chermoula for his family, and it's become one of those dishes that simply has to be on the table.

Davide loves barramundi because it holds its moisture so well when cooked. And his favourite way to prepare it isal cartoccio, the Italian technique of baking fish inside a sealed paper parcel.

He takes a generous 1.2kg side of barramundi and pairs it with a fragrant North African chermoula made with cumin, coriander, sweet paprika, fresh ginger, garlic, lemon and olive oil.

It's a wonderfully aromatic combination, full of warm spices and citrus, but without any chilli heat.

The fish is wrapped in baking paper and cooked in the oven, where it gently steams in its own juices and all those beautiful flavours.

And the best part? Bringing the parcel to the table and opening it while everyone is gathered around. The steam escapes, carrying the wonderful aromas of lemon, garlic and spices. It's a lovely little moment that makes serving Christmas lunch feel special.

Davide likes to serve his barramundi with a fresh salad of coriander, mint, preserved lemon and Spanish onion. It's also the perfect partner for hispearl couscous salad, another of his family recipes on our Christmas menu.

Serving approximately eight to ten people, this is a beautifulChristmas seafood centrepiece for anyone looking for something a little different and a lot more flavourful than the traditional roast.

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Preparation Instructions

Step 1: Defrost the fish in the fridge overnight before cooking.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lay the barramundi fillet on a big sheet of baking paper (100 x 30cm) and pat dry with paper towel.

Step 3: Spread the chermoula paste over the top of the flesh of the fish.

Step 4: Fold the baking paper around the fish, pinching the long ends and rolling to create a parcel - See video below.

Step 5: Bake for 45 minutes, then serve straight from the parcel - let the aromas hit the table before you unwrap it.

Step 6: To add more theatre, have some pre-chopped parsley or other toppings such as pomegranate seeds, nuts, ready to sprinkle over the top of the fish.
Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: Barramundi (fish), extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, sweet paprika, black pepper, salt.

Contains: Fish
Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

1 x Side of Barramundi - Approximate weight of 1.2kg

Serves 8-10

*While every care has been taken to remove the bones from our barramundi, please be aware that the occasional bone may remain.

This pairs perfectly on an entertaining spread with Davide's Pearl couscous salad!

🌶️ Spice Level -Mild
About Your Cook

Hi, I'm Davide

"I am the quintessential Italian chef! Born and raised in Venice, Italy, I trained and worked in some of the worlds most delectable restaurants in the world. But all this “professional” knowledge pales in comparison to the lessons I learnt from my Mamma and Nonna!

Food is life and everything revolves around food, however, cooking for others is my true passion. I enjoy making classic Italian dishes and am excited to experiment and revitalise traditional meals with new ingredients."

Explore Davide's other meals here
Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Davide, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻
Perfect For....
  • Love fish but are tired of it coming out dry or bland
  • Want to try Moroccan flavours without cooking from scratch
  • Are looking for something lighter for warmer months or a Christmas table alternative to the usual roast
  • Enjoy the ritual of unwrapping a parcel dish at the table
  • Appreciate home cooking with real technique behind it, not just a marinade poured over fish
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FAQ's

Baking "al cartoccio" means sealing the fish in paper so it cooks in its own steam rather than direct dry heat. For a lean fish like barramundi, this keeps it moist all the way through and lets the chermoula spices infuse into the flesh instead of cooking off in the pan.

Chermoula is a North African spice paste built on ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin and paprika, brightened with lemon and olive oil. It's warm and aromatic rather than fiery - the kind of spicing that makes a simple piece of fish taste like something served for a special occasion

Leave the fillet sealed in its baking paper parcel and bake at 180°C for 45 minutes. There's no need to unwrap or turn it — the paper does the work, keeping the fish moist and the spice paste intact until it's ready to serve.

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    2 weeks ago

    Thanks so much for your lovely review Jo! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that Davide's Ricotta Gnocchi is going on your permanent order list. That really means the world to us and we can't wait to have it back on your table again and again!

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We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

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