Barracouta is a wild-caught species found in the cool, clean waters of the Southern Hemisphere. With its distinctive dark flesh that turns a clean white when cooked, barracouta offers a rich, moist texture and a bold, savoury flavour. The medium to low fat content makes it naturally well suited to smoking, where it develops a deep, satisfying taste and firm texture. It’s also versatile for everyday cooking—excellent grilled, baked, or pan-fried, and ideal for both commercial kitchens and retail seafood ranges. The meat has a distinctive taste and is especially popular in South Africa.
IUCN status: Not Evaluated
Popularity and fishing pressure declined since 1950s Australia. Historic monitoring suggested catch fluctuations were weather-driven more than stock status. Current commercial fisheries mainly in South Africa and New Zealand, governed by Total Allowable Catch quotas.
Barracouta (Thyrsites atun) (Pescado)
| background-color: transparent; | 119 kcal |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 63 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 460 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
