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Australia’s Favourite Barramundi Recipes
Dan Hong’s Barramundi Dumpling Masterclass
And just like that, another National Barramundi Day is behind us! This year was nothing short of amazing! We’re talking a year that set the bar incredibly high, with over 100 restaurants nation-wide participating, with big name restaurants like Mr Wong, Ms G’s,...
Baked Barramundi En Papillote
by Sarah MacdonaldServings 2Cook time: 15 minutesIngredientsServes 2 2 fillets of barramundi 1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, plus fennel fronds 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 2 tbsp good quality butter salt and pepper to taste Method Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Fold a...
Barra Quenelles in Vietnamese Coconut Broth
by Scott BagnellServings 2Cook time: 30-40 minutesIngredientsChoux pastry dough 125ml water 45g unsalted butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup flour, sifted onto a sheet of paper 3 eggs, beaten Quenelles 450g barramundi, skin and bones removed, cut into cubes, chilled in...
Barramundi Lemon, Garlic & Chilli Zoodles
by Andrea Richardson Servings 2Cook time: 15 minutesIngredients Barramundi Fillets EVOO Fresh Garlic Fresh Chilli 1/2 Fresh Lemon Juice Salt and Pepper 1 Cup of Cream Zucchini Noodles Method Heat some oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add in your chopped, garlic...
Acqua Pazza (Crazy Water) Barramundi
by Marianna TucciaServings 2Cook time: 25 minutesIngredients 4x barramundi fillets Extra virgin olive oil 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes Pitted kalamata olives 1 fennel, sliced 1 French shallot, chopped Chilli flakes 1/2 glass of dry white wine 125 ml fish or chicken...
Tom Harper’s Award-Winning Barramundi Dish – Grilled Barramundi On A Stick With Pineapple, Achiote & Sour Cream
by Chef Tom Harper (Indigo Oscar)Servings 5Prep Time: 3 hours or start the day beforeCook time: 1 hourSpanish for pregnant fish, pescado embarazado is a mishearing of this dish's actual name, pescado en vara asado, or grilled fish on a stick, it's one of the most...
Anthony Huckstep’s BBQ Barramundi Burger With Grilled Cos, Grilled Lemon and Jalapeno Tartare
BY DUNCAN LUServings 4Prep Time: 10 minutesCook time: 15 minutesGrab the family and get outside for a sunny evening meal. Chef Anthony Huckstep’s BBQ barramundi burger is a quick and simple recipe that can be thrown together easily on a hot summery Christmas Day. For...
Vietnamese Braised Fish – Ca Kho
BY DUNCAN LUServings 3 - 4Prep Time: 5 minutesCook time: 45 minutes‘The fish wing is often overlooked as its meat is encased by vines but within you’ll find the most succulent and delicate parts of the fish’.Ingredients 500g barramundi wings 4 tbsp fish sauce 1/2 tsp...
Lebanese Spicy Tahini Barramundi
BY HODA HANNAWAYServings 4 - 6Cook time: 1 hourIngredients 1-2kg whole Australian barramundi, scaled & cleaned Spice Rub Mix 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground chilli 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sauce 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon...
Australia Barramundi Served with Grilled Sugarloaf Cabbage, Pickled Wakame and Lemon Aspen Butter
BY ADAM HALL, EXECUTIVE CHEF FLYING FISHServings 2Prep Time: 3 hours or start the day beforeCook time: 15 minutesIngredients 2 x Australian barramundi fillets Lemon Aspen Butter 80g butter 110g shio koji 125g lemon aspen vinegar 50g miso paste 300g fish stock 150g...
Fried Barramundi, Old Bay, Green Tomatoes
BY CHEF MITCH ORRServings 2Prep Time: 3 hours or start the day beforeCook time: 15 minutesThis is a little mix of inspiration from the deep south of the USA. A little fried chicken, a little seafood boil. This is also a great way to use up the secondary cuts of a...
Grilled Barramundi, Desert Lime & Pepper, Mustard Greens
BY CHEF MITCH ORRServings 2Prep Time: Start the day beforeCook time: 15 minutesThe desert lime & pepper sauce is a spin on a traditional Khmer/Cambodian condiment that is served with grilled seafood. The acidity of the lime marries beautifully with the fish and...
Steamed Barramundi, Ginger & Scallion
BY CHEF MITCH ORRServings 2Prep Time: 20 minutesCook time: 15 minutesThis is Mitch’s favourite way to eat barra and the first way he ever tried barra! This is a delicious way to prepare the fish, it’s clean and deep in flavour. This preparation is based on the...
Barramundi, Charred Greens and Anchovy Dressing
BY CHEF LENNOX HASTIE, FIREDOORServings 4Prep Time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesIngredients 1 x Australian farmed barramundi fillet, approx. 800g Sea salt 100ml extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch of kale Anchovy dressing: 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley, leaves picked ¼...
Pan Fried Barramundi with Cauliflower Couscous
BY CHEF TOM WALTONServings 4Prep Time: 10 minutesCook time: 25 minutesIngredients ½ cup each slivered almond and pepita seeds 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ cauliflower, cut into florets and stalk roughly chopped 1 brown onion, cut into thick wedges 1 punnet...
BARRAMUNDI ALL’ACQUA PAZZA
BY CHEF WILL COWPER, OTTO BRISBANEServings 4Prep Time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesIngredients 4 x 200g portions Australian farmed farramundi (skinless) 500g cherry tomatoes halved 1 clove garlic thinly sliced 2 golden eshallots thinly sliced 10 basil leaves 12...
Barramundi in a Bag, Cartoccio Style
BY CHEF PICHARD PTACNIK, OTTO SYDNEYServings 2-4Prep Time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesIngredients 2kg skinless Australian barramundi fillets, portioned 15g butter 500g Jerusalem artichokes (washed and quartered) 500g Swiss brown mushrooms chopped 240g onions...
Lemon butter barramundi with a walnut crust
Servings 1Prep Time: 10 minutesCook time: 30 minutesIngredients 1 portion barramundi fillet, skin off Lemon garlic butter: 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tbsp butter 1/2 cup walnuts, crushed Zest of 1 fresh lemon Salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp parsley Method Step...
Baked and dressed barramundi with greens
The quality of Aussie Barra is second to none and it really shows in the freshness, texture and flavour of this dish.Servings 4 Prep Time: 15 minutesCook time: 30 minutesIngredients 1kg Australian Barra Dressing: 2tbsp soy sauce 1tbsp toasted sesame oil 1tbsp white...
Crispy barramundi and green papaya, rice noodle salad with nuoc cham dressing
Finger lime, fragrant herbs and crisp-skinned barra are a match made in heaven - the flavours are hot, sour, salty and sweet, yet fresh.Servings 4 Prep Time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesIngredients 4 barramundi fillets 2 tbsp vegetable oil 375g dried rice noodles...
Smoked barramundi bruschetta
SIMON PALMER, BEACH BYRON BAY A light dish that is perfect for brunch or breakfast using few ingredients.Servings 4Prep Time: 10 minutes (overnight pickling)Ingredients 1 x 450 g smoked barramundi store bought or 500g skinless barramundi loin (to smoke at home)...
Barramundi cutlets with oregano, tomato and black olive
MATT MORAN, NORTH BONDI FISH Using few ingredients, this quick recipe created by Matt Moran highlights fresh flavours and beautiful crispy barramundi cutlets.Servings 6Prep Time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutesIngredients 6 x 200g Australian barramundi cutlets 2...
Barramundi with Tomato Salsa and Fried Zucchini Flowers
MATT MORAN, NORTH BONDI FISH Cook like a celebrity chef at home with this impressive zucchini flower and barramundi dish with a warm tomato salsa created by Matt Moran. Servings 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 40 ml extra virgin olive oil 4 x...
Barramundi cutlets with black olive and oregano
MATT MORAN, NORTH BONDI FISH Cook up Matt Moran's signature barramundi dish at home under 30 minutes! This dish packs a punch of flavour using fresh ingredients and serves up to 6 people.Servings 6Prep Time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutesIngredients 6 x 200g...
Pan Roasted Barramundi with Asian Greens
MATT MORAN Impress your friends and family with this beautiful crowd-pleasing dish created by celebrity chef, Matt Moran.Servings 3-4Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutesIngredients 1.2kg whole barramundi 1 bunch baby bok choy 100g soy beans ½ bunch green...
Crisp skinned barramundi with smashed potatoes and baby cos and mint salad with citrus dressing
Crisp skinned barramundi with smashed potatoes and baby cos and mint salad with citrus dressingCORY CAMPBELL, BARANGAROO HOUSE An impressive twist on the traditional fish and chips, Cory Campbell's crisp skinned barramundi is a beautiful dish to share with friends and...
Warm barramundi salad with tomatoes, capers and olives
Warm barramundi salad with tomatoes, capers and olivesJill Dupleix's warm barramundi dish is a winner any time of the year. This is a versatile dish that you can serve as a traditional main course with one fillet per person, or by pulling the barramundi fillets into...
Barramundi sashimi
Barramundi sashimiMATTEO ZAMBONI, JONAH'S This barramundi sashimi dish from Matteo Zamboni is the perfect entrée to wow dinner guests. Using Australia's only sashimi-grade barramundi from Northern Territory's Humpty Doo, you can create an impressively plated dish with...
Barramundi tacos with rainbow slaw and salsa
Barramundi tacos with rainbow slaw and salsaMICHELLE GRAND-MILKOVIC, LOVE.FISH Michelle Grand-Milkovic's barramundi tacos are guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family, kids included. This versatile family dinner can be adapted for many dietary preferences and...
BBQ barramundi with pomegranate and green olive tabbouleh
BBQ barramundi with pomegranate and green olive tabboulehJACQUI CHALLINOR, NOMAD Jacqui Challinor's BBQ barramundi is a great excuse to fire up the BBQ this summer. It's perfect dish to share with family or close friends for a relaxed long lunch. Don't forget to soak...
Barramundi is perhaps one of the most quintessential Australian fishes and is enjoyed nationwide. It is an extremely versatile fish and can be cooked and prepared in a variety of ways. We have put together some of our favourite barramundi recipes with clear instructions on ingredients and steps for you to recreate our recipes. There’s a dish to suit all tastes and seasons. All our recipes will serve between 4 to 6 people, so they make for great family meals.