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Australian Sardine
- Saltwater. Mainly schools offshore, although inshore schools are more common off Western Australia.
- Year round, with regionally larger catches at certain times (e.g. off Western Australia in winter).
Australian Sardine is a strong-flavoured finfish and strong-flavoured ingredients are recommended. It can be cooked whole, and is well suited to grilling, accompanied by strong flavours. First, clean by slitting the belly and cleaning out the gut cavity, then marinate in a mixture of lemon juice, lime juice, tomato paste, crushed garlic, ground ginger, ground cumin and paprika. Barbecue (or...
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