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Fish: White Spotted Rabbitfish. MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association.
MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association

MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association.

Fish: White Spotted Rabbitfish. MBSIA. Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association.

 

 

 

Whitespotted Rabbitfish

 

The Rabbitfish, also known as Black Trevally or Happy moments,
is a relatively unfamiliar species harvested in the
Moreton Bay region. It is popular in Asian dishes with
its fine texture and beautiful sweet taste.
Whitespotted Rabbitfish: Siganus canaliculatus

 

Flavour: Delicate, slightly sweet
Texture: Fine
Oil Content: Low to Medium
Seasonality: Readily available through the
summer months.
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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Pan-fried Whitespotted Rabbitfish With Leeks

 

Serves 2

 

Ingredients
3 - 4 Medium Size (350g) White Spotted Rabbitfish
3 Stalks of Chinese Leeks, cut into diagonal sections
2 Slices of Ginger
1 Teaspoon of Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Chicken Stock Powder
80ml Hot Water

 

Method
1. Clean and rinse the fish, pat dry with kitchen paper towel
    and set aside.
2. Preheat a frying pan with 1 tablespoon of oil, pan-fry the
    fish on both side for about 3 minutes under medium heat
    or till slightly golden brown. Dish up.
3. Using the same pan add in ginger and minced garlic, sauté
    till fragrant before adding the sliced leeks.
4. Continue to stir-fry the leeks for another 2 – 3 minutes
    until soften add in 80ml of hot water and chicken stock
    powder to taste.
5. Place the cooked fish on top of the leeks and simmer for
    another 1 minute on medium low heat, carefully give it a
    quick stir in between to let the fish absorb the flavour
    from the leeks mixture.
6. When done dish up and serve with hot steamed rice.

 

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

 

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For information on Queensland’s commercial fishing regulations:

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

 

 

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