Top 20+ of the best barramundi recipes

The beauty of barramundi lies in its versatility. You can cook the fleshy white fish in plenty of different ways, meaning you can cook it weekly and never tire of it. It has a sweet, mild taste and firmness that can hold its own as the primary protein on a plate, or work in curries, stews and salads. Really, all barramundi recipes reign supreme in our eyes, but these ones hit the mark time and time again — be they fast dishes using Asian flavours for weeknights or whole-roasted barramundi to feed a crowd.

From barramundi fillets pan-fried in a lemon butter sauce to delicious coconut dhal with barramundi, as well as pasta dishes and our version of fancy fish and chips featuring baked barramundi with smashed potatoes, here are our best barramundi recipes to add to your repertoire.

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Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026

Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Barramundi with cavolo nero and capers

Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Coconut dhal with barramundi

Coconut dhal with barramundi

Dhal is the ultimate comfort food and, in this version, coconut milk adds richness to the dish.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish)

Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish)

Light, fresh and full of flavour. This is the perfect summer pasta meal.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Baked barramundi recipe served with smashed salt and vinegar potatoes for a version of fancy fish and chips recipe

Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise

When paired with our salt and vinegar potatoes, this baked barramundi recipe becomes a refined version on the classic Aussie fish and chips.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Steamed barramundi, chilli black beans and pickled mustard greens

Lee Ho Fook’s steamed barramundi, chilli black beans and pickled mustard greens

Recipe for steamed barramundi, chilli black beans and pickled mustard greens by Victor Liong from Melbourne restaurant Lee Ho Fook.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle

Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle

Spiced barramundi with tomato chilli pickle- simmer vinegar and mustard seeds in a saucepan over low heat until liquid is almost completely reduced.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Barramundi recipe with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon

Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon

A comforting pan-fried barramundi recipe with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon makes for one quick and easy dinner.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Whole barramundi with

Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice

Cooking a whole fish can be intimidating. But we’ve taken all of the guesswork out to make this flavour-packed dish your new weeknight favourite.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Crisp fish, green mango and roast coconut salad

Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Coconut-poached barramundi with pumpkin and snake beans

Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Steamed barramundi with shiitake mushroom rice

Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice

Steaming fish locks in moisture so you’ll end up with perfect fillets every time. Try it next time you buy barramundi and serve it with this super flavoursome mushroom rice.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing

Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw

Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw

It takes no time for roast barramundi: here, we’ve served a golden fillet with a kale, fennel and broccoli slaw and a scattering of dukkah to liven things up.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Pan-fried barramundi with eggplant and miso purée

Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Barramundi en papillote

Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Roast barramundi with kipfler potatoes and celeriac

Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Crisp barramundi fillets with roasted chilli, mint and coriander

Son in Law’s crisp barramundi fillets with roasted chilli, mint and coriander

Just the right amount of spice and zest.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco

Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco

A nutty romesco is the perfect accompaniment to the smoky flavours of barbecued barramundi. And it’s an impressive looking addition to the table, to boot.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Sour curry of barramundi

Sour curry of barramundi

This South East Asian-style curry has a tangy sour flavour from tamarind and amchur, dried green mango powder. The use of a little stock makes it quite a light curry and the flavour of the fish really shines.
Best barramundi recipe ideas for cooking in 2026, Coconut dhal with barramundi , Pendolino’s spaghetti con pesce d’acqua dolce (spaghetti with freshwater fish) , Baked barramundi with pepperleaf mayonnaise , Christine Manfield’s spiced barramundi with tomato-chilli pickle , Barramundi with Grenobloise sauce and colcannon , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Steamed barramundi with shiitake rice , Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing , Roast barramundi with kale, fennel and broccoli slaw , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Sour curry of barramundi

Moroccan-style barramundi with chickpeas and chilli

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