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Barramundi for Babies: When and How to Serve It

Barramundi is a mild, buttery, flaky white fish that is low in mercury. Fish is a top-9 allergen, so introduce it on its own; cook it through, remove all bones, and flake it soft from around 6 months.

When to introduce
Around 6 months
Common allergen?
Yes (fish, a top-9 allergen)
Texture
Cooked through and flaked soft, all bones removed
Key nutrients
Lean protein, omega-3 fats, vitamin D, B12

When can babies eat barramundi?

Barramundi, also called Asian sea bass, is a mild, buttery white fish with tender, flaky flesh that babies tend to take to easily. It is low in mercury and often sustainably farmed, which makes it a good early fish to try. It can join your baby's plate around 6 months. Because fish is a top-9 allergen, introduce it gently and on its own.

How to prepare barramundi for baby-led weaning (BLW) and purées, by age

6 monthsCook the fish through until it flakes easily, remove all bones carefully, and flake it soft or blend it into a smooth puree with a little breast milk, formula, or cooked vegetable.
9 monthsOffer soft flakes of well-cooked, boneless barramundi for baby to pick up, or mixed into mashed potato or vegetables.
12 months+Serve small, boneless pieces of cooked barramundi as part of family meals, checking carefully for bones each time.

Is barramundi safe? Choking & prep

Fish is a top-9 allergen, so introduce barramundi on its own and watch for any reaction over the next couple of days before adding new foods. Remove all bones carefully, running your fingers over the fillet, since even small bones are a choking risk. Cook the fish through until it flakes easily, then flake it soft for your baby. Barramundi is low in mercury, so it is a good choice to serve regularly. There is no need to add salt to your baby's portion.

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Nutrition

Barramundi is a good source of lean protein and provides omega-3 fats that support your baby's brain and eye development, along with vitamin D and B12. Being low in mercury, it is a fish you can offer regularly as part of a varied diet.

Goes well with

Potato · Peas · Lemon

Storage & freezing

Refrigerate cooked barramundi in a sealed container for up to 2 days, or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

More proteins to explore

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BeefAround 6 months
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BisonAround 6 months
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Black beansAround 6 months
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Black-eyed peasAround 6 months
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Brazil nut (ground)Around 6 months, ground or thinned only
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Cashew butterAround 6 months

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Frequently asked questions

When can babies eat barramundi?

Around 6 months, cooked through until it flakes, with all bones removed and the flesh flaked soft. Introduce it on its own.

Is barramundi a common allergen?

Yes, fish is one of the top-9 allergens. Introduce barramundi on its own and watch how your baby does before adding other new foods.

Is barramundi safe for babies when it comes to mercury?

Yes, barramundi is low in mercury, which makes it a good fish to serve regularly as part of a varied diet.

How do I make sure barramundi is safe from bones?

Run your fingers over the cooked fillet and pull out any bones you feel, then flake the flesh soft. Even small bones are a choking risk.

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Last updated July 2026. How we write these: grounded in widely published pediatric guidance (the AAP, WHO, the NIAID 2017 allergen guidelines, and the LEAP study), and pending independent review by a pediatric professional. See our editorial and medical policy for how we research, source, and update these.

This is general information, not medical advice, and has not been individually reviewed for your baby. Always talk to your pediatrician about your baby's diet, introducing allergens, and any reaction. In an emergency, contact emergency services.

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