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Whole-roasted Barramundi with Ginger & Lime

A one-tray Top End classic — crackling skin, tender flesh, and aromatic Asian flavours in under 30 minutes.

Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minServings: 4Difficulty: easy

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a large tray with baking paper.

  2. 2

    Pat the fish dry inside and out. Score the skin 3 times on each side.

  3. 3

    Stuff the cavity with lime slices and half the ginger.

  4. 4

    Lay fish on the tray. Scatter with remaining ginger, spring onion, chilli. Drizzle with soy, fish sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.

  5. 5

    Roast for 18–20 minutes until the thickest part flakes easily with a fork.

  6. 6

    Rest 3 minutes. Shower with coriander and bring the whole tray to the table.

Tips

  • Save the pan juices — they are essential. Spoon over the fish at the table.
  • A 1.2kg fish feeds 4; a 2kg fish feeds 6 — just add 5 min cook time.
Pairing

Crisp Clare Valley Riesling or Northern Territory Eden Valley Semillon.

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