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Firm, meaty barracuda holds its shape on the grill and in steak cuts, making it a strong choice for Machboos, Sayadieh and lemon grilled fish. Fresh Fish Dubai supplies wild caught barracuda from marine fishing waters, with the exact origin recorded according to the available batch. Your fish is hand picked for clear eyes, firm flesh, clean skin and fresh smelling gills, then cleaned and cut to your selected whole, cleaned or steak variant. Choose 500g starting from AED 45 or 1kg starting from AED 90, with approximately 1 to 2 whole fish per kg depending on size. The fish stays chilled at 0 to 4°C and is placed in temperature controlled packaging for delivery across Dubai, including Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence, orders 24/7 through the online shop, phone or WhatsApp, with 2 hour express delivery available where applicable. Barracuda is best suited to grilling, pan cooking and oven baking when you want firm fish that does not easily break apart. barracuda Fish Variants and Price Variant Weight Starting price Preparation Whole barracuda 500g AED 45 Whole Whole barracuda 1kg AED 90 Whole Cleaned barracuda 500g AED 45 Scaled, gutted and cleaned Cleaned barracuda 1kg AED 90 Scaled, gutted and cleaned barracuda steaks 500g AED 45 Cut into cooking portions barracuda steaks 1kg AED 90 Cut into cooking portions barracuda fillet On request Price varies Prepared according to fish size and stock Prices can change according to fish size, season, origin and daily availability.
Attribute | Details |
English name | barracuda |
Arabic name | سمك البراكودا |
Scientific name | Sphyraena barracuda |
Family | Sphyraenidae |
Habitat | Tropical and subtropical marine waters |
Origin | Wild caught, exact fishing origin varies by batch |
FAO area | Confirmed according to supplier batch documentation |
Texture | Firm and meaty |
Flavour | Pronounced marine flavour |
Approximate count | 1 to 2 whole fish per kg depending on size |
Storage | 0 to 4°C |
Preparation | Hand picked, cleaned and cut to order |
Availability | Subject to current stock |
Brand | Fresh Fish Dubai |
Serving customers since | 2020 |
• Firm flesh checked at selection: We specifically assess the firmness of barracuda because its main cooking advantage is its ability to remain intact during grilling and steak preparation.
• Wild caught sourcing: barracuda is a marine predator that is generally supplied as wild caught fish. The fishing origin can change between batches, so the applicable source should be checked against the available supplier documentation.
• Cold handling suited to steak cuts: After preparation, the fish remains continuously refrigerated between 0 and 4°C. This matters for barracuda because maintaining firm flesh helps the steaks arrive in better condition for direct cooking.
Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020 from 1st Floor, Shop No 285, Waterfront Market, Dubai, UAE.
barracuda has a noticeable marine flavor with firm, meaty flesh rather than a soft texture. Lemon, garlic, black pepper, parsley and moderate spices work particularly well because they complement the fish without hiding its natural taste.
Its sturdy flesh also makes it useful for dishes where the fish needs to remain intact during cooking.
Season cleaned steaks with lemon juice, garlic, black pepper and a small amount of oil. Grill at approximately 200°C for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.
Heat a pan over medium high heat and cook seasoned portions for approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side. Turn carefully once the first side has developed a firm cooked surface.
Place cleaned portions with lemon, herbs and vegetables in a baking dish. Bake at approximately 190°C for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness.
Feature | barracuda | Kingfish | Seabass |
Texture | Firm and meaty | Firm and dense | Softer and flaky |
Flavor | Pronounced marine taste | Mild and savory | Mild and clean |
Bones | Finfish bones present | Finfish bones present | Finfish bones present |
Best cooking method | Grilling and steaks | Grilling and pan cooking | Baking and pan cooking |
Price position | Mid range | Mid to premium | Mid range |
barracuda can suit people who prefer firm fish for grilled meals, steaks and rice dishes.
It provides protein with very little carbohydrate, so plain cooked portions can fit naturally into lower carbohydrate meals.
Because barracuda are predatory fish, mercury exposure can vary with species and fish size. People who are pregnant should follow current seafood consumption guidance for the specific fish being purchased.
Anyone with a known fish allergy should avoid barracuda. Check carefully for bones before serving children or older family members.
