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Spangled Emperor
- Saltwater
Emperors (Lethrinus Family) have a mild, slightly sweet flavour, low oiliness and moist, firm flesh with large flakes and few bones, which are easily removed. The skin can be thick and is usually removed when buying fillets. The fish are very versatile and can be cooked using most methods steam, poach, deep-fry, pan-fry, stir-fry, bake, braise, grill, barbecue. Because of the mild flavour Emperor...
More about the Spangled EmperorWhitings are prized for their sweet, delicate flavour. They are versatile fishes that can be...
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Alfonsino is bright red, with a silvery-pink belly a red iris and a deeply forked tail. It has a...
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Flatheads are superb table fishes, with finely textured flesh. It can also be steamed, poached,...
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King prawns are one of the most popular species of prawn in Australia, due no doubt to their rich...
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