Top 41+ whole fish recipes for fish lovers

Fillets are fine, but the joys of a whole fish, bones and all, are unparalleled. The flesh is juicy and tender, and there’s something impressively theatrical about serving up a fish from head to tail.

While the task of buying, preparing and cooking an entire fish might seem challenging at first, it’s actually remarkably straightforward.

Barbecued barramundi, steamed snapper, poached Murray cod – whatever your preferred fish and flavour, we have all the whole fish recipes you need. There are simple Asian-style steamed whole fish recipes that never fail to delight; light and bright seafood dishes that stir up memories of a European summer; snapper jazzed up in a Jamaican-inspired Jerk, and so much more. From head to tail, these are the whole fish recipes you need to try.

Selecting sustainable seafood is important when it comes to fish. While nine in 10 Australians say that they’re concerned about fish sustainability, only a fraction of us put our money where our mouth is. So, Gourmet Traveller created a sustainable seafood guide to shine a light on the ways you can be a better fish eater, from buying local and lesser-known fish species to handy online tool Good Fish Bad Fish. Or check out Australia’s independent sustainable seafood guide, Good Fish.

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Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves

This might just be the best way to cook a whole fish.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole fish with sour-orange glaze

La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze

“The charred, sticky skin is my favourite part,” says La Casita chef Josh Lewis.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce

Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce

Fish, orange and pistachio may seem like an unlikely combination, but Brigitte Hafner’s touch makes this dish magical.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

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.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Jerk snapper with pineapple and lime

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Paul Carmichael's creole fish

Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish

Restaurant Momofuku Seiobo chef Paul Carmichael has added a modern twist to his Mother’s Creole sauce recipe. Rather than smothering the snapper in the spicy sauce, Carmichael encloses the sauce and the fish in a banana leaf parcel, en-papillote style.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Marinated whole snapper baked on potatoes and peppers (Dorada al fondo con patatas)

Frank Camorra’s dorada al fondo con patatas (marinated whole snapper baked on potatoes and peppers)

The roast fish dinner that’s guaranteed to make a splash.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Snapper with white wine, green olives and parsley (dentice alla vernaccia)

Giovanni Pilu’s snapper with white wine, green olives and parsley (Dentice alla vernaccia)

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for snapper with white wine, green olives and parsley (dentice alla vernaccia) by Giovanni Pilu from Pilu at Freshwater.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc

Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc

Recipe for snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc from Les Bistronomes restaurant in Canberra.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

A baked trout on a pink oval platter, garnished with roasted onions

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Teochew steamed fish

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Sand whiting with caper and parsley butter

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Garfish with sauce chien and habanero

Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero

If you haven’t tried the Carribean’s herb-packed sauce chien, what are you waiting for?
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Spiced coral trout with eggplant ezme

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing

Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing

A whole fish, simply grilled, and served with a herb-packed sauce – there’s nothing better.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan

Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan

Serving a whole fish is symbolic of good fortune. When placed on the table as a part of a banquet, the head should face the eldest member of the family unit as a sign of respect.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

A whole steamed snapper on a black plate, garnished with sliced limes, crushed chillies and coriander sprigs.

Amy Chanta and Palisa Anderson’s bpla neung manow (steamed fish with spicy chilli and lime dressing)

Lemongrass, chilli and scud chillies, and a whole steamed snapper. Nothing better.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours

Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours

A whole roasted fish is a stunning addition to the table no matter the season. Here, we’ve rubbed the skin with a mix of warming spices that are well-suited to cooler temperatures.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad

Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad

A whole roasted fish is a fuss-free way to cook seafood for a crowd. We like to marinate the fish overnight so the flavour gets right into the flesh, plus it means one less thing to do on the day.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan

Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Poached Murray cod with dill

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

John Dory with herb butter

David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter

“John Dory needs butter,” says David Moyle. We can get behind that.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Rainbow trout with almonds, bacon and green beans

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Baked golden trout with roe

Baked golden trout with roe

While a baked whole trout looks impressive, it’s a pretty simple procedure. We’ve baked this one with an aromatic riesling and lemon rind to coax out fresh flavours.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

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.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Flounder fried in fubá with finger lime and young ginger

Luke Burgess’s flounder fried in fubá with finger lime and young ginger

“Fubá is basically polenta and makes for an amazing crust on the flounder, contrasting beautifully with its soft, gelatinous flesh,” says chef, Burgess.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon

Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon

Emma Knowles recipe for roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves

David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves

Recipe for flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves by David Moyle from Franklin in Hobart.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whiting with seaweed butter

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger

Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger

At Melbourne’s Ricky & Pinky, their steamed snapper is served with a Shaoxing wine-based Chinese broth spooned over. It’s incredibly aromatic.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Giovanni Pilu’s trout with white wine and rosemary

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Poached ocean trout

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Barbecued turmeric snapper with sambal matah

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad

Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper

Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper

Australian Gourmet Traveller seafood recipe for roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper by Fish Face restaurant’s Steve Hodges
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic

Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic

A Gourmet Traveller recipe for whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole sea bream with herb butter

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Peas and shallots in smoked pork broth

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole barbecued snapper with green papaya salad

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole barbecued fish with lemon

Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole roasted fish with potatoes

River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno)

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for whole roasted fish with potatoes by Ruth Rogers from London’s River Cafe.
Three Blue Ducks’ barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves , La Casita’s whole barbecued fish with sour-orange glaze , Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce , Barbecued barramundi with macadamia romesco , Paul Carmichael’s Creole fish , Snapper and clams en papillote with tarragon beurre blanc , Bar Rochford’s garfish with sauce chien and habanero , Monique Fiso’s grilled fish with herb dressing , Deep-fried coral trout with sambal belacan , Whole snapper roasted with curry flavours , Barbecued lemongrass snapper with pomelo and herb salad , Barbecued snapper in banana leaves with sambal belacan , David Moyle’s John Dory with herb butter , Baked golden trout with roe , Jerk-rubbed barramundi with dirty rice , Roasted gurnard with smoky eggplant, farro and boiled lemon , David Moyle’s flounder with cultured butter and lemon leaves , Ricky & Pinky’s steamed snapper with coriander and ginger , Grilled John Dory with zucchini and frisée salad , Roast whole dory with caramelised garlic and crushed black pepper , Whole whiting roasted with tomato, lemon and young garlic , River Cafe’s whole roasted fish with potatoes (Pesce intero al forno) , Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa , Whole fish FAQs

Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa

Whole barbecued fish with chilli and peach salsa

There’s no better way to celebrate summer than firing up the barbecue and roasting a whole fish.

Whole fish FAQs

How do I tell if fish is fresh?

One of the advantages of buying a whole fish is that you can more readily determine if the fish is fresh. Look for clear eyes, a brightly coloured gill (you’ll need to lift the gill flaps to check), fish that springs back when you poke it and one that doesn’t smell fishy.

How do I prepare a whole fish?

Most fishmongers will take care of gutting, scaling and cleaning a whole fish for you if you ask, and this service is usually built into the price of fish, so don’t be afraid to tell them what you need!

How many people will a whole fish serve?

How many people a whole fish will serve depends on the size of the fish. As a general rule of thumb, you want around 400g of whole fish per person to account for guts, bones, the head and so on. For roasting, fish from 600g to 2kg is ideal. Any smaller and you’ll be susceptible to overcooking the fish, while any larger risks you cooking the flesh evenly.

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