Fish is always a good idea when you want to have a healthy diet. When most people think of recipes that include fish, they go to the usual like salmon, sea bass and the like. If you’ve never tried barramundi, you may want to add it to your list of fish to buy on your next grocery trip. We are here to share 5 tips to help you prepare your best barramundi dish for your guest

Barramundi has a texture that’s very similar to Chilean sea bass. Even the flavour is very similar. Its flavour is very mild so you can dress it up with a lot of spices and other flavours. But even if you just roast it in the oven with only salt, pepper and olive oil, you’ll still be getting some delicious food.

Another great thing about the barramundi is that it actually has fewer calories than salmon, but it still has high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. This is good news for those trying to decrease their calorie intake. Barramundi is also readily available in supermarkets so you can have easy access to it. If you’ve never cooked with barramundi before, check out some of the tips below to make sure that you are getting the most out of this tasty fish.

1. Buy the freshest fish in the market

This goes for probably all types of meat. It’s always better to get the freshest ones as their taste is incomparable to the ones that have been on the shelf longer. If you have access to a great seafood market, go find a fish supplier who can guarantee the freshest catch.

2. Clean the fish very well

You may be used to buying your fish from the supermarket when it has already been filleted, but if you’ve bought fish that is still very fresh, you need to make sure that it has been cleaned well. If you don’t know how to take out the scale and guts of the fish, maybe you can ask your supplier to do it for you.

3. Keep it simple

The truth is you don’t need a lot of expensive ingredients to make a delicious dish. Barramundi has a mild flavour, so if you are going for a cleaner taste,  just put some olive oil, salt, pepper and a little lemon. Pop it into the broiler and minutes later you’ll have a great healthy dish that does not take much effort to make.

4. Marinade it for more flavour

The great thing about barramundi is that it can readily absorb the flavours you will add to it. If you are looking for a fish recipe that has more flavour, just add some herbs and spices. You can go for a pesto marinade or even soy and ginger. There are much more barramundi recipes that you can see on the internet. Just do your research and you can readily find ideas for what you can prepare for your next meal.

5. Take note of the cooking time

Make sure you do your research and know how long it takes to cook barramundi. Fish becomes rubbery when it has been overcooked and it will really ruin the texture of the fish. Never leave your fish unattended. Also if you are frying the fish, the oil needs to be hot enough and always put the skin side down first.