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Eastern School Whiting
- Saltwater and estuarine
Whitings are prized for their sweet, delicate flavour. They are versatile fishes that can be prepared in a number of ways including steaming, baking, barbecuing and grilling, with frying the most common. Careful handling is required because of their soft and delicate texture. Fried whiting fillets are fantastic served with chips. Smaller whiting are delicious deep fried whole. Steamed whiting...
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Mussels have a strong flavour and are tender and juicy. If overcooked they become slightly chewy....
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Mullets are flavoursome fish that are well priced and widely available. Seasonality and species will...
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Goldband Snapper and Golden Snapper are both often confused with the snapper (Chrysophrys auratus)...
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Salads
Grilled fish with pea, feta and chickpea salad
Total cost: $18.20 / $4.55 per serve
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Grilled fillets of garfish topping with a salsa of cucumber...
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Baked seafood with tomatoes, butter beans and feta
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Red throat emperor with spiced cuminatta dressing
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