RECIPES

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Which Fish to choose and how to cook it

We have composed the following table to provide you with a brief description of each fish and the best method to cook it. You can simply click on the fish name which will take you to the purchase section for a more detailed description of the fish.

NameMethod of CookingDescription
BarramundiBake, steam, grillMedium flavoured – firm darkish flesh, excellent quality fish (wild)
Blue EyeFry, bake,grillExcellent flavour – firm white flesh
Blue GrenadierDeep Fry, bakeLightly flavoured, white flesh
FlakeFryWhite, firm flesh, distinct flavour
FlatheadFry, bakeFlaky texture. Excellent for frying.
FlounderGrill Delicate white flesh – excellent flavour
Garfish Fry, grill Sweet fish. Fine white flesh.
Ling Fry, grill, bakeWhite flesh, sweet fish, firm.
Sea BreamFry, bake, grillDistinct fish flavour, firm flesh, medium
Ocean TroutBake, grill, steam, fryLightly flavoured – Bright red in colour Very Good source of Omega 3
Sea Perch
Fry, grill, poachWhite flesh, moist, boneless.
Pilchards (Sardines)Grill, fry, bakeOily, dark flesh. Good distinct flavour.
Good for menu variation. High in Omega 3.
Rainbow TroutSteam, smoked, Grill, bake, BBQPink flesh, delicate flavour. Very versatile.
Red EmperorBaked, grill, fryExcellent tasting – lightly coloured, excellent quality northern fish.
Redfish (Nannygai/Snapper)Best fried. Grill, bakeFine textured pink flesh. Mild tasting.
Salmon (Atlantic)Bake, BBQ, grill, steamBeautiful rich flavoured, Red in colour and firm flesh. Excellent source of Omega 3.
SnapperBake, fry, steam, grillWhite flesh - medium texture. Classic table fish, excellent quality.
TrevallyFry, bakeFirm, dry flesh. Subtle flavour with very few bones.
Yellow fin TunaGrill, fry BakeRed flesh, firm, Excellent Omega 3.
WhitingFry, grill, steamFine white flesh. Delicate flavour.

Cooking Times for Fresh Fish

To estimate the cooking time of a fresh piece of fish, measure the meat at its thickest part. Suggested cooking times include:

  • One cm thick – bake for 3 minutes, shallow fry for 4 minutes, grill for 5 minutes, poach for 8 minutes, steam for 3 minutes.
  • Two cm thick – bake for 11 minutes, shallow fry for 7 minutes, grill for 6 minutes, poach for 10 minutes, steam for 7 minutes.
  • Three cm thick – bake for 15 minutes, shallow fry for 10 minutes, grill for 9 minutes, poach for 12 minutes, steam for 11 minutes.
  • Four cm thick – bake for 20 minutes, shallow fry for 13 minutes, grill for 11 minutes, poach for 13 minutes, steam for 14 minutes.
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