A mid-priced seafood that 13% lighter than the average seafood meal and ranks in the 48th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein3/5
Lightness3/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Beginner cooks✓ Seafood lovers
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✕ You're doing keto / low-carb
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Nutrition per serving
Protein23% · 39g
Carbs34% · 56g
Fat43% · 32g
6g
Fiber
300mg
Sodium
5.9g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
48th pctl
More protein than 48% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5.9g /100cal
Leaner than 77% of meals
vs Seafood average
13% lighter
This660
Avg759
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✓ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Sodium Smart✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Israeli Couscous
Carrot
Green Beans
Cumin
Lemon
Garlic
Barramundi
Chili Flakes
Cilantro
Olive Oil
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Finely chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lemon. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Toss carrots on a foil-lined baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.Roast on top rack until golden brown and softened, 20-25 minutes.
3
While carrots roast, in a small bowl, combine cilantro, half the cumin (you’ll use the rest later), half the lemon zest, 2 TBSP olive oil (4 TBSP for 4 servings), a big squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of garlic to taste. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
4
Heat 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant and couscous is lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes.Stir in ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4) and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until al dente, 6-8 minutes.Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
5
While couscous cooks, pat barramundi* dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining cumin, salt, and pepper.Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add barramundi and cook until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat.
6
Fluff couscous with a fork; season with salt and pepper.Toss carrots with remaining lemon zest.Divide couscous, carrots, and barramundi between plates. Top barramundi with cilantro sauce. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Finely chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lemon. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Step 2
Toss carrots on a foil-lined baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.Roast on top rack until golden brown and softened, 20-25 minutes.
3
Step 3
While carrots roast, in a small bowl, combine cilantro, half the cumin (you’ll use the rest later), half the lemon zest, 2 TBSP olive oil (4 TBSP for 4 servings), a big squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of garlic to taste. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
4
Step 4
Heat 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant and couscous is lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes.Stir in ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4) and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until al dente, 6-8 minutes.Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
5
Step 5
While couscous cooks, pat barramundi* dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining cumin, salt, and pepper.Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add barramundi and cook until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat.
6
Step 6
Fluff couscous with a fork; season with salt and pepper.Toss carrots with remaining lemon zest.Divide couscous, carrots, and barramundi between plates. Top barramundi with cilantro sauce. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
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Barramundi with Zesty Cilantro Sauce (HelloFresh's Barramundi with Zesty Cilantro Sauce: 660 calories, 39g protein. Seafood meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan.) is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 660 calories with 39 g of protein, representing about 33 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
In cooking, a sauce is a liquid, cream, or semi-solid food, served on or used in preparing other foods. Most sauces are not normally consumed by themselves; they add flavour, texture, and visual appeal to a dish. [1]
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Daily calorie contribution33% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 Protein-Rich
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Vegans
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Barramundi with Zesty Cilantro Sauce?
Barramundi with Zesty Cilantro Sauce contains 660 calories and 39 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Barramundi with Zesty Cilantro Sauce: 660 calories, 39g protein. Seafood meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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Veggie Stock Concentrate
Israeli Couscous
Carrot
Green Beans
Cumin
Lemon
Garlic
Barramundi
Chili Flakes
Cilantro
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