Barramundi
Other Common Names:
( also known as Asian Seabass, is a species of catadromous fish in family Lamiae of order Perciformes. Barramundi is a loanword from an Australian Aboriginal language of the Rockhampton area in Queensland meaning "large-scaled river fish".
Seasonality:
year round
Order today, eat tomorrow!
Lates calcarifer
Range & Habitat: Although wild barramundi are native to the waters of northern Australia and Southeast Asia, we now source a dependable farm raised option.
Market Description: Farmed around the world, barramundi has become an important part of the global aquaculture market. The fish are well suited to farming, they are hearty and fast growing.
Buying Tips: Most commonly sold as filets, fresh or frozen.
Barramundi has pearly-pink flesh when raw and cooks up flaky white and firm. Barramundi has a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids.
Recommended Preparation: very versatile, barramundi is great roasted, grilled, sauteed, or steamed.