Barramundi on the Barbie

Name: Barramundi on the Barbie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australia
Ingredients: 4 barramundi fillets; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 lemons, one juiced and one sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; Salt and pepper, to taste

4 servings15 min prep12 min cookEasy Australia

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Barramundi on the Barbie

Story updated September 17, 2026

Barramundi, whose name comes from an Aboriginal Australian word roughly meaning "large-scaled river fish," is native to Australia's northern waters. Grilling it on the barbecue reflects Australia's deep backyard barbecue culture, making it a natural showcase for one of the country's most prized native fish.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

4 barramundi fillets
3 tbsp olive oil
2 lemons, one juiced and one sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Preheat the barbecue grill to medium-high and oil the grates well.
2Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
3Coat the barramundi fillets in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
4Place fillets skin-side down on the grill along with a few lemon slices.
5Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
6Serve topped with the charred lemon slices and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

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