Seafood has long been the centrepiece of the quintessential Australian Christmas. What would a festive spread be without king prawns, freshly shucked oysters or a roast barramundi? These are some of our favourite seafood recipes, perfect to take you from entrée to main this Christmas.
Christmas seafood recipes
Seafood has long been the centrepiece of the quintessential Australian Christmas. What would a festive spread be without king prawns, freshly shucked oysters or a roast barramundi?
![**[Baked fish and clams](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/baked-fish-and-clams-8273|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46811/baked-fish-n-clams.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Barramundi with braised green beans, dill and mint](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/barramundi-with-braised-green-beans-dill-and-mint-13746|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46812/barra-green-beasn.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Squid-ink bavette with clams and zucchini](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/squid-ink-bavette-with-clams-and-zucchini-11308|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46813/bavette.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Barbecue prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barbecue-prawns-10920|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46814/bbq-prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and lime leaves](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/barbecued-whole-fish-with-lemongrass-and-lime-leaves-8401|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46815/bbq-whole-fish.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Beetroot-cured ocean trout with buttermilk and soft herbs](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/beetroot-cured-ocean-trout-with-buttermilk-and-soft-herbs-11959|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46816/beetroot-cured.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Calamari, pomelo and chilli salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/calamari-pomelo-and-chilli-salad-14120|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46817/calamrai-polemo.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Char-grilled prawns with watermelon, feta and torn bread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/char-grilled-prawns-with-watermelon-feta-and-torn-bread-13265|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46818/char-grilled-prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Crisp barramundi with prawn salsa and vanilla-infused dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/crisp-barramundi-with-prawn-salsa-and-vanilla-infused-dressing-8847|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46820/crisp-barra.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Crisp fish, green mango and roasted coconut salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/crisp-fish-green-mango-and-roast-coconut-salad-11106|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46821/crisp-fish.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Flathead burger](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/flathead-burger-13137|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46823/flathead.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Freshly shucked oysters and mignonette](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/freshly-shucked-oysters-and-mignonette-10304|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46824/freshly-shucked.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Grilled salmon chops with asparagus and lemon relish](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/grilled-salmon-chops-with-asparagus-and-lemon-relish-12432|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46825/grilled-salmon-chops.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Seafood khoresh](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/seafood-khoresh-9183|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46826/khoresh.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Marinated whole snapper baked on potatoes and peppers (dorada al fondo con patatas)](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/marinated-whole-snapper-baked-on-potatoes-and-peppers-dorada-al-fondo-con-patatas-11159|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46827/marinated-whole-snappper.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Mexican poached seafood salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/mexican-poached-seafood-salad-9341|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46828/mexican.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Mussel vinaigrette with cucumber and mint salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/mussel-vinaigrette-with-cucumber-and-mint-salad-13277|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46829/mussell.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Poached prawns with cucumber, chevril and lamb's lettuce salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/poached-prawns-with-cucumber-chervil-and-lambs-lettuce-salad-13642|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46830/poached-prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Squid, chorizo, spelt, blood orange and black garlic](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/squid-chorizo-spelt-blood-orange-and-black-garlic-8332|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46831/squid-chorizo.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Sweet and sour watermelon salad with pink grapefruit and prawns](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/sweet-and-sour-watermelon-salad-with-pink-grapefruit-and-prawns-12189|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46832/sweet-sour-watermelon-prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Crisp salmon with mint and pickled watermelon rind salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/crisp-salmon-with-mint-and-pickled-watermelon-rind-salad-9046|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/12/09/46852/salmon.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
