Vegetarian Grilled Barramundi with Lemon Herb Butter
Elevate your vegetarian grilling game with this mouthwatering recipe for Vegetarian Grilled Barramundi with Lemon Herb Butter—where hearty cauliflower steaks take center stage as the perfect substitute for fish, delivering robust flavor and a satisfying texture. Marinated with olive oil, salt, and pepper, these tender cauliflower steaks develop beautiful charred grill marks before being crowned with a decadent, homemade lemon herb butter featuring fragrant fresh parsley, thyme, zesty lemon, and a hint of garlic. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for meat-free summer barbecues or a wholesome dinner. Serve it with a side of fresh greens for a truly vibrant, plant-based meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: vegetarian grilled recipe, cauliflower steaks, lemon herb butter, summer grilling, plant-based entree.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 clove garlic clove
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem, leaving the core intact.
Slice the cauliflower vertically into 1-inch thick steaks, aiming to keep the florets attached to the core.
Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place cauliflower steaks on the hot grill and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
While the cauliflower is grilling, prepare the lemon herb butter. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
Once the cauliflower steaks are cooked, remove them from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
Top each cauliflower steak with a generous dollop of lemon herb butter, allowing it to melt over the hot steaks.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 531 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
