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Scallops are strong and rich in flavour with a medium–firm texture. They are popular grilled or barbecued, but avoid overcooking, which causes shrinkage, or the use of too much salt. Grill under a salamander, then drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, or sprinkle with fresh lemon zest and cracked pepper. Combine with coriander, avocado and chilli salsa on a crispy pappadum.Create the perfect par...

Calamari have a light, subtle taste and a high recovery rate, and are firm yet tender. To produce tender cephalopods, cook them quickly (for less than 2 minutes) over a high heat, or slowly simmer or braise.   Calamari is popularly served as deep fried rings. It is often mixed up with squid but is a species in its own right. Calamari (like squid) can served rings, or sliced kept flat, and scored...

Squids have a light, subtle taste and a high recovery rate, and are firm yet tender. To produce tender cephalopods, cook them quickly (for less than 2 minutes) over a high heat, or slowly simmer or braise. Squid is popularly served as deep fried rings (often wrongly called “calamari” as that is a species in its own right). Squid an be sliced into rings, or kept flat and scored diagonally, crumbe...

Oysters have a strong, rich and distinctive flavour and a soft, silky texture. They are often served raw, but deep frying, shallow frying and grilling are also popular. Pacific oysters are particularly good in pies. The key to not overcooking oysters is to ensure that cooking stops as soon as the edges of the meat start to curl.Raw or “au naturel” oyster can create precious portions such as:• wit...

Silver Lip Pearl oysters are gathered by hand (diving-assisted) in the North-West Shelf fishery of Western Australia. They are primarily grown for pearls and mother of pearl shell products. However they also produce a beautiful meat. The meat is a delicate taste, reminiscent of scallop. It is best suited to quick flash frying.

Oysters have a strong, rich and distinctive flavour and a soft, silky texture. They are often served raw, but deep frying, shallow frying and grilling are also popular. Pacific oysters are particularly good in pies. The key to not overcooking oysters is to ensure that cooking stops as soon as the edges of the meat start to curl.Raw or “au naturel” oyster can create precious portions such as:• wit...

Oysters have a strong, rich and distinctive flavour and a soft, silky texture. They are often served raw, but deep frying, shallow frying and grilling are also popular. Pacific oysters are particularly good in pies. The key to not overcooking oysters is to ensure that cooking stops as soon as the edges of the meat start to curl.Raw or “au naturel” oyster can create precious portions such as:• wit...

The firm flesh of abalones is highly prized in Asian circles, and is central to some of the best Oriental seafood recipes.Abalone meat can be stir-fried, pan-fried, poached, steamed or stewed. However, it is considered by some to be best when eaten raw, in thin strips with wasabi and soy sauce. Another option is lightly braised abalone. With its absorbent texture that draws other flavours beautif...

The firm flesh of abalones is highly prized in Asian circles, and is central to some of the best Oriental seafood recipes.Abalone meat can be stir-fried, pan-fried, poached, steamed or stewed. However, it is considered by some to be best when eaten raw, in thin strips with wasabi and soy sauce. Another option is lightly braised abalone. With its absorbent texture that draws other flavours beautif...

The firm flesh of abalones is highly prized in Asian circles, and is central to some of the best Oriental seafood recipes.Abalone meat can be stir-fried, pan-fried, poached, steamed or stewed. However, it is considered by some to be best when eaten raw, in thin strips with wasabi and soy sauce. Another option is lightly braised abalone. With its absorbent texture that draws other flavours beautif...