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Mackerel are among Australia’s most popular commercial fishes (particularly in the north of the country). There a number of Mackerel within the family - Blue, Grey, Spanish, School, Spanish and Spotted. All are good to eat and can be cooked in similar ways, but they do differ. Mackerels have a thin, edible skin with few scales—making them very popular to enjoy when dining out or at home. Mackerel...

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...

The barramundi is one of Australia’s most popular foodfishes. It is well known overseas and graces tables of top restaurants around the world. Barramundi yield attractive, boned-out fillets that can be served whole or as cutlets. The large flakes provide good-sized portions and the firm texture makes it a versatile finfish to work with. Edible parts include wings, frames, cheeks and rib offcuts. ...

Most Tropical Snapper (seaperches family) have superb white flesh and a delicate, yet generous, flavour. They can be prepared in a wide range of ways including grilling, poaching, deep frying, shallow frying, baking and steaming. Simple pan-frying allows for a range of different flavours and textures to be utilised. Crimson Snapper can be large, but the smaller fish are excellent baked whole (gil...

Flatheads are superb table fishes, with finely textured flesh. It can also be steamed, poached, pan-fried or grilled. But many argue it is the best Australian fish for fish’n’chips. The sweet flesh, which can tend to dry out sightly with most cooking methods, is moist, flaky and tender when encased in a light tempura style batter, and served with chips and tartare or mayonnaise. The use of a sau...

Golden Snapper is a premier table fish of northern Australia. Reminiscent of all tropical snapper and Coral Trouts it lends itself to simple dishes that just highlight the beautiful white flesh. Steaming, pan frying and baking are all good options for Golden Snapper

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 fil...

Flatheads are superb table fishes, with finely textured flesh. It can also be steamed, poached, pan-fried or grilled. But many argue it is the best Australian fish for fish’n’chips. The sweet flesh, which can tend to dry out sightly with most cooking methods, is moist, flaky and tender when encased in a light tempura style batter, and served with chips and tartare or mayonnaise. The use of a sau...

Goldband Snapper and Golden Snapper are both often confused with the snapper (Chrysophrys auratus) and, although they can be prepared in similar ways, are best suited to methods and flavours recommended for coral trout. Try roasting Goldband Snapper with a tasty baste of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, coriander and chillies. Or simply bake whole wrapped in greaseproof paper and alumnium foil with cit...

Mullets are flavoursome fish that are well priced and widely available. Seasonality and species will change the flavour profile quite significantly. If you are after a cleaner tasting mullet, more like Mackerel look for either Diamond Scale Mullet or other species after they have completed their ocean run. Bake, grill or smoke mullets with rich flavours for best results, or use them to produce a ...