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Mussels have a strong flavour and are tender and juicy. If overcooked they become slightly chewy....
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European carp can be cooked either as fillets or whole, but are more manageable as fillets as the...
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The flesh of the mulloway is mild and moist with only a few big bones, which are no fuss to remove....
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Greatly underrated fishes, the Threadfin Salmons yield thick, sizeable and essentially boneless...
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Mediterranean lemon fish
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Grilled prawns with pea tabbouleh
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Red throat emperor with spiced cuminatta dressing
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Bondi's Best Chef Joel Best takes us on a tour of his restaurant, prepares Chatham Island Blue Cod with Miso soup and shares his handing seafood secrets
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