MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association

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

MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association.

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

 

 

 

Garfish

 

Three common species of garfish are harvested from the
Moreton Bay Region, all have identical dining qualities;
1. River Garfish - Hyporhamphus regularis
2. Three-by-two - Hemiramphidae and
3. The snub-nose garfish - Arrhamphus sclerolepis.

 

Flavour: Sweet and delicate
Texture: Fine to medium white meat
Oil Content: Low to Medium
Seasonality: All year round, Peak season
May through September
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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Garfish fried in a crispy coating

 

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

12 garfish (scaled, cleaned and butterflied) or 24 fillets
Lemon juice
4 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
1 egg, beaten with a tablespoon of water
1 cup of breadcrumbs
Oil (enough for shallow fry)

 

Method
 
1. Sprinkle the Garfish with lemon juice. 
2. Coat the fish lightly in flour that has been seasoned with
    the salt, pepper and paprika.
3. Dip into a mixture of beaten egg and water, and then roll
    into the breadcrumbs.
4. Shallow fry the fish in oil until golden in colour.
5. Serve with potato wedges, a crisp salad and lemon
    wedges.

 

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http://www.oceanwatch.org.au/

 

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http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/28_140.htm

 

 

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