FISHY FACTS

Did you know...?
Cooking seafood with various herbs may also be beneficial to health. For example, adding garlic to seafood can significantly lower cholesterol and triglycercide levels (triglycerides are another type of fat found in the blood linked with heart health).

Herbs also act as anti-oxidants too, helping to preserve the fatty acid content of seafood.

Which method is best to cook seafood?
Grilling, steaming, microwaving and baking are the best, as a very general guide. Species that have high moisture and/or oil levels are better suited to baking, grilling, barbecuing and microwaving. While species that are low in moister and/or oil are better suited to poaching, steaming and frying. These methods suggested are simply proven techniques that will enhance the flavour of the seafood and use its natural qualities to the best advantage; they do not have to be strictly adhered to. So use the recommended method, or be more adventurous and experiment with different techniques. The choice is yours.

Will eating more fish affect fish stocks?
The goal of all Australian fisheries is to be sustainable. The Australian fishing industry is being proactive about sustainability by adopting best practice in environmental management. This combined with good fisheries management will ensure continued supply of quality Australian seafood. You can assist by choosing seafood in season and selecting a variety of different seafood.