Baked Barramundi Fish Toasts with Red Pepper and Corn Salsa

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.

For another fish app, check out this recipe for Cream of Sardines with Smoked Salmon and Capers from my friend at the blog A Taste For Travel.

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.

And if you are looking for more great appetizer ideas for a socially distant party, check out these stuffed jalapeños.

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Baked Barramundi Toasts with Red Pepper and Corn Salsa Recipe (Sip Bite Go)

This recipe for baked barramundi 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 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!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 399 kcal

Author Jenna Passaro

Ingredients

Red pepper and corn salsa

• 1 Red pepper diced
• 1/2 Onion diced
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 cup Corn frozen
• 1/2 tbsp butter

Barramundi

• 1 package Australis Barramundi lemon herb butter flavor

Garlic toasts

• 1 baguette
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• 1 tsp Balsamic glaze (optional)
• 1 tbsp basil fresh (optional)

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Recipe Video

Recipe 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. 

Nutrition Facts

Baked Barramundi Toasts with Red Pepper and Corn Salsa Recipe (Sip Bite Go)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 46mg15%

Sodium 1314mg57%

Potassium 492mg14%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 1110IU22%

Vitamin C 41.7mg51%

Calcium 64mg6%

Iron 2.6mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.