A mid-priced seafood that 4% heavier than the average seafood meal and ranks in the 48th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein3/5
Lightness2/5
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
Protein20% · 39g
Carbs29% · 57g
Fat51% · 46g
7g
Fiber
500mg
Sodium
4.9g
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
4.9g /100cal
Leaner than 54% of meals
vs Seafood average
4% heavier
This790
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✓ Quick✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Brussels Sprouts
Lemon
Barramundi
Mayonnaise
Garlic Powder
Israeli Couscous
Carrot Slices
Basil Paste
Olive Oil
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
In a small pot, combine couscous, stock concentrate, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes.Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
2
While couscous cooks, wash and dry produce.Quarter lemon.In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, basil paste, half the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3
Pat barramundi* dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper.Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add barramundi, skin sides down, and cook until skin is crispy, 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook until barramundi is opaque and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more.Turn off heat; transfer fish to a plate. Wipe out pan.
4
Heat pan used for barramundi over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add a drizzle of olive oil, carrots, and ¼ cup water (for 4 servings, you may need to work in batches, adding another ¼ cup water between batches). Cover and steam until carrots begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.Turn off heat; season with salt and pepper.
5
Stir remaining garlic powder, 1 TBSP butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice into pot with couscous (use 2 TBSP butter and a big squeeze of lemon juice for 4 servings).Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
6
Dollop basil aioli in center of each plate. Divide couscous, carrots, and barramundi between plates in separate sections around aioli. Serve.
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In a small pot, combine couscous, stock concentrate, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes.Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
2
Step 2
While couscous cooks, wash and dry produce.Quarter lemon.In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, basil paste, half the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3
Step 3
Pat barramundi* dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper.Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add barramundi, skin sides down, and cook until skin is crispy, 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook until barramundi is opaque and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more.Turn off heat; transfer fish to a plate. Wipe out pan.
4
Step 4
Heat pan used for barramundi over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add a drizzle of olive oil, carrots, and ¼ cup water (for 4 servings, you may need to work in batches, adding another ¼ cup water between batches). Cover and steam until carrots begin to soften, 2-3 minutes.Turn off heat; season with salt and pepper.
5
Step 5
Stir remaining garlic powder, 1 TBSP butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice into pot with couscous (use 2 TBSP butter and a big squeeze of lemon juice for 4 servings).Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
6
Step 6
Dollop basil aioli in center of each plate. Divide couscous, carrots, and barramundi between plates in separate sections around aioli. Serve.
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Among the prepared dishes in 's lineup, Seared Barramundi with Lemony Couscous is one of the more straightforward options to prepare. It comes in at 790 calories per serving, with 39g protein, enough to cover roughly 40 percent of a 2,000 calorie day.
Couscous, is a traditional North African dish of small steamed granules of rolled semolina that is often served with a stew spooned on top. Pearl millet, sorghum, bulgur, and other cereals are often cooked in much the same way in West Africa, and the resulting dishes are sometimes called couscous in English and French. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
790Calories
39gProtein
57gCarbs
46gFat
7gFiber
500mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution40% 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 Seared Barramundi with Lemony Couscous?
Seared Barramundi with Lemony Couscous contains 790 calories and 39 g of protein per serving.
Which meal service offers Seared Barramundi with Lemony Couscous?
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Veggie Stock Concentrate
Brussels Sprouts
Lemon
Barramundi
Mayonnaise
Garlic Powder
Israeli Couscous
Carrot Slices
Basil Paste
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