This recipe for baked barramundi fish toasts with red pepper and corn salsa has quickly become one of my favorite white fish appetizers using baguettes. With the growing popularity of barramundi fish recipes available, I wanted to create a pretty, but simple, make-ahead fish hors d’oeuvres recipe. This fish app starts with a garlic crostini toast, then a layer of ridiculously-easy red pepper and corn salsa, and finally, the star of the show: a bite of lemon herb butter Australis Barramundi. Let’s get cooking!
This tasty white fish appetizer is sponsored by my friends at Australis Barramundi (aka “The Better Fish”).
Ingredients for this baked barramundi toast recipe
This barramundi fish recipe utilizes pre-marinaded lemon herb butter Barramundi as a short-cut. The base of the fish toasts is a garlic baguette layered with a pepper, onion and corn salsa that takes just a few minutes to whip up on the stove.
All of the ingredients can be made in advance and quickly assembled – making this a great fish party appetizer.
How to make barramundi fish toasts – step by step
First, prepare the salsa.
Over medium heat, add diced red pepper and onion to a large pan. Add oil, salt and pepper.
Stir regularly for 6-8 minutes, until onions soften and begin to become transparent. Add corn and butter to the salsa. Stir for 3-5 minutes until corn is heated. Set aside.
To make the garlic crostini toasts, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Arrange baguette slices on a pan lined with parchment paper. Mix together garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Brush baguette slices with garlic mixture. Bake for 5 minutes at 425 until toasts are lightly golden brown.
How to bake barramundi fillets
The barramundi is so simple to cook. Starting with the lemon herb butter flavor by Australis, you don’t even need to season the fish. It goes straight to the oven from frozen.
The lemon herb butter barramundi bakes at 425 degrees for 22 minutes on a parchment linen pan in the oven.
How to assemble barramundi toasts
First, top garlic toasts with a layer of salsa.
Cut each fillet of barramundi into four pieces (one 12 oz package of Australis Barramundi creates twelve fish toast appetizers).
Add barramundi to toasts.
Drizzle with balsamic, and top with a sprinkle of basil.
I think these barramundi fish toasts look so pretty topped with entires basil leaves. I just pinch the smallest pieces of basil off the stem and stick them on top.
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Is barramundi sea bass?
Yes, barramundi is a sea bass with qualities similar to wild coho salmon because it has one of the highest omega-3 levels of any widely available white fish.
What does barramundi fish taste like?
Similar to grouper and halibut, barramundi is a mild white fish with a clean, buttery flavor. Barramundi is a very lean protein and has a meaty texture, which is why it appeals to non-fish lovers as well as seafood enthusiasts. And, bonus points: Australis Barramundi has no mercury and no antibiotics, and uses sustainable ocean farming practices.
Where to buy barramundi
Whole Foods carries three varieties of Australis Barramundi: All-Natural Skinless Fillets, Lemon Herb Butter Fillets, and Garlic Teriyaki Glazed Fillets. I used the Lemon Herb Butter barramundi for this recipe.
How to cook frozen barramundi
Using Australis Barramundi, a fish frozen at peak freshness, makes it easy to whip up this white fish appetizer. Starting with pre-marinaded frozen fillets, all you do is place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and pop them in the oven.
Tasty tips and notes for making these baked barramundi fish toasts
- One package of barramundi creates twelve fish toast appetizers. One package of Australis Barramundi fish has three fillets, and each fillet is cut into four pieces for this recipe.
- Working with pre-marinaded barramundi is a great shortcut for this recipe. Australis barramundi comes in three varieties: original, lemon herb butter, and garlic teriyaki glazed.
- The pepper and corn salsa is great to make in large batches.
- See my guide on how to cut peppers for an easy way to dice up the produce for this recipe.
- Buying pre-sliced baguettes is a wonderful time-saving shortcut. I ask the baker at the grocery store to slice my loaf fresh.
- A sprinkle of basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze gives the fish toasts a beautiful presentation. I used this balsamic glaze.
- Looking for Australis Barramundi? I bought mine at Whole Foods. Use this barramundi locator to find this tasty white fish in a store near you.
I’m so happy I discovered Australis Barramundi at Whole Foods. They make it easy to make a healthy white fish dish! It’s so much fun to collaborate with brands I love to create and share creative new recipes with my readers. Thanks for supporting my creative work and partnerships.
Love corn? Try this recipe for sous vide corn on the cob.
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Baked Barramundi Toasts with Red Pepper and Corn Salsa Recipe (Sip Bite Go)
Ingredients
Red pepper and corn salsa
- 1 Red pepper diced
- ½ Onion diced
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup Corn frozen
- ½ tbsp butter
Barramundi
- 1 package Australis Barramundi lemon herb butter flavor
Garlic toasts
- 1 baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp Balsamic glaze (optional)
- 1 tbsp basil fresh (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare red pepper, onion and corn salsa. Over medium heat, add diced red pepper and onion to a large pan. Add oil, salt and pepper. Stir regularly for 6-8 minutes, until onions soften and begin to become transparent. Add corn and butter to the salsa. Stir regularly for 3-5 minutes until corn is warm.
- Make garlic toasts. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on a pan lined with parchment paper. Mix together garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Brush baguette slices with garlic mixture. Bake for 5 minutes at 425 until toasts are lightly golden brown.
- Cook barramundi as instructed on package... From frozen, bake lemon herb butter barramundi at 425 degrees for 22 minutes on a parchment linen pan in the oven.
- Assemble barramundi toasts. First, top garlic toasts with a layer of pepper, corn, and onion salsa. Cut each fillet of barramundi into four pieces (one package of three Australis Barramundi fish creates twelve fish toast appetizers). Add barramundi to toasts, drizzle with balsamic, and top with basil.
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Notes
- One package of barramundi creates twelve fish toast appetizers. One package of Australis Barramundi fish has three fillets, and each fillet is cut into four pieces for this recipe.
- Working with pre-marinaded barramundi is a great shortcut for this recipe. Australis barramundi comes in three varieties: original, lemon herb butter, and garlic teriyaki glazed.
- The pepper and corn salsa is great to make in large batches.
- Buying pre-sliced baguettes is a wonderful shortcut. I ask the baker at the grocery store to slice my loaf fresh.
- A sprinkle of basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze gives the fish toasts a beautiful presentation. I used this balsamic glaze.
- Looking for Australis Barramundi? I bought mine at Whole Foods. Use this barramundi locator to find this tasty white fish in a store near you.
Elizabeth O says
That looks so delicious. I can see these being served at a party in a mini appetizer size.
Holly says
This looks delicious. I am a huge fan of fish toasts and will definitely be making this!
Nish says
This looks really delicious! Do you have any replacements for the barramundi, as it’s not that easily available where I live?
Developer says
Barramundi is a white fish. It’s seabass that’s more like a salmon. They sell it at whole foods.
Marjie Mare says
This is a very nice appetizer that I can wait to make. I also love the presentation. Thanks for sharing.
Di Hickman says
Ooooh that pic of the garlic toasts has my mouth watering! I haven’t had garlic bread for AGES. Gimme a plate of just that I’d be happy!
Neely Moldovan says
I feel like my husband would love this! Hes a huge seafood person and this sounds like his dream!
Angela Tolsma says
I have never heard of this fish but the whole recipe sounds amazing. Definitely something I’ll have to seek out.
Ana says
This looks yummy! I had never heard of Barramundi until a couple years ago and now I see it popping up in menus. I think I will give this a try!
Stephanie says
Barramundi is a new fish for me, but it sounds like one I would like. I prefer light, white fish that don’t taste too fishy. I never thought of putting it on bread like this, it’s such a great idea!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
I really do need to boost my fish intake. I look the sound of these as they’re not too complicated to make and sound really yummy.
Kate Loves Travel says
This looks like a delicious starter or snack if you like fish – which I do! Will give your recipe a go this weekend…
GiGi Eats says
Oh my wow, this looks heavenly. I am the biggest fish eater on the planet and I loveeeeee barramundi. I just don’t eat it that much!
Natalie says
Looks so delicious and perfect for parties!
Ivana says
A beautiful combination of flavours, and so simple. Will be making this weekend for brunch.
Suzy says
Can’t wait to wow my guests by serving them this!
Andrea Metlika says
Oh my goodness, these look like perfect bites.
Beth Pierce says
What a unique appetizer! I will be serving this next weekend for my brother’s birthday; he loves fish!