Barramundi with Salad and Warm Asparagus is a beautiful example of the Mediterranean diet. It’s high in omega 3 and plant polyphenols, fibre and antioxidants. This is a simple meal, that packs a nutritional punch. The Mediterranean diet is the most well researched diet in the literature. Demonstrated to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease, improve metabolic and mental health, as well as protect cognitive function.
Essentially it’s an unprocessed plant based diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish, avocado, olives and olive oil, chia seeds, walnuts, and flax seeds. The diet allows for some red meat, a little bit of dairy, a little bit of red wine (omit this if possible), and oodles of fresh fruit and vegetables, grains and legumes. It can be adapted to meet individual needs if you have allergies or intolerances.
I dressed this dish with lemon juice, finely diced red onion, garlic, chilli and olive oil (all raw). This Barramundi with Salad and Warm Asparagus was delicious and nutritious if I don’t say so myself. Whether you are in Glen Innes, Armidale or Inverell, this meal won’t let you down. Perfect for Summer nights on the Northern Tablelands of NSW. This dish is a signature dish for changing the tide of rural health in Australia.
Barramundi with Salad and Warm Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 fillet barramundi
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 red capsicum
- 1 cup salad greens
- 1 handful cashew nuts
- 1 fresh chilli
- 1/4 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 schallots
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh ginger
Instructions
- Bake the fish and asparagus while you prepare the garnish.
- Combine schallots, chilli, garlic, ginger and lemon juice and set aside to garnish.
- Combine salad ingredients and add balsamic vinegar.
- Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side.
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