MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association

Fish: Flathead. MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association.
MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association

MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association.

Fish: Flathead. MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association.

 

 

 

Flathead

 

Two common species of Flathead are harvested from the Moreton
Bay Region. Both species have identical dining qualities.
1. Dusky Flathead - Platycephalus fuscus
2. Bartail Flathead - Platycephalus indicus


Flavour: Distinct, mild flavour
Texture: Flakes easily, tender/firm white meat
Oil Content: Low to Medium
Seasonality: All year round
Harvested from: Moreton Bay
Harvest method: Tunnel netting

 


Sustainability Credentials:

 

Fishery is assessed under the Australian Government's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Also the fishers have created their own Environmental Management System and Code of Practice.

 

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Parmesan-crusted Flathead

 

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

3/4 cup dried multi-grain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup low-fat natural yoghurt
720g flathead fillets
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup tartare sauce, coleslaw and lemon wedges, to serve

 
Method
1. Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow
    dish. Place yoghurt into a separate bowl. Turn fish in
    yoghurt to coat. Dip into breadcrumbs, making sure fish is
    well coated.
 
2. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook
    fish, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until
    golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Serve
    with tartare sauce, coleslaw and lemon wedges.

 

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