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Seafood laksa
Lunch

Seafood laksa

This lux version of seafood laksa with tofu and prawns in a fragrant, spiced laksa broth is better than takeaway.
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grilled prawns recipe
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Christmas seafood recipes to impress your guests

If seafood is on your menu this year (and in Australia, it always is!) look no further than our selection of stunning dishes. Here, you'll find everything from must-have grilled prawns to beautiful whole-baked fish and gourmet lobster recipes to really impress. We've also put together a tasty seafood platter with easy and complementary dressings to take the guessswork out of planning it yourself. Merry Christmas!
fish stir fry
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16 sensational seafood stir-fries

Make midweek dinners simple with a flavoursome stir-fry. They're as easy as tossing your ingredients into a wok with an Asian-style sauce and voila! Dinner is done. These easy recipes make the most of Australian summer seafood, making them perfect for the warmer months when you'd rather be at the beach than in the kitchen.
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Calamari spaghettini topped with chilli and chives.
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Spectacular seafood recipes

Take a visit to your local fish market and be inspired by the huge array of fresh Australian seafood on offer. We've shown your our favourite ways to incorporate more seafood into your diet with these tasty and versatile recipes whatever the season. Whether it's a hearty risotto or paella, or a spectacular cold seafood platter that will wow your guests, it's all here. Your family will love our seafood pie or the crisp crunch of our seafood and vegetable tempura for a Japanese flavour.
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Cold Seafood Platter with Herb Yoghurt
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Cold seafood platter with herb yoghurt

Perfect for those hot summer days by the water, prepare this glorious cold seafood platter for your family and friends. Prawns, salmon and Balmain bugs are wonderful accompanied by a zesty herb yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon.
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Cold seafood salad
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Cold seafood salad

We used a mixture of cooked prawns, cooked flaked salmon and marinated mussel meat for this cold seafood salad. You could also used smoked or canned salmon.
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stir-fried seafood with chilli and ginger
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Stir-fried seafood with ginger

Imagine you're on holiday at your favourite Asian destination as you whip up our stir-fried seafood with ginger. If you fancy some heat, add a few slices of red chilli and enjoy with an icy-cold beer or white wine.
seafood platter
Quick & Easy

Seafood platter

Offer your guests this seafood platter as part of a selection of tapas or share plate dishes at your next gathering. Serve with a bowl of olives, crusty bread and a glass of icy cold, crisp white wine.
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SEAFOOD CHOWDER
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Seafood chowder

Delicious seafood chowder, rich with all the flavours of the ocean and spiced with hot paprika makes a deeply satisfying lunch dish. Definitely serve with crusty bread to help you wipe the platter clean.
cold seafood platter
Baking

Seafood platter with dipping sauces

Showcase the jewels of the ocean at your next gathering with this magnificent seafood platter. The spicy harissa and fresh salsa verde dipping sauces provide the perfect accompaniment. Serve with chilled white wine.
Heart-healthy seafood with tomato rice

Heart-healthy seafood with tomato rice

A marriage made in heaven, blending hearty prawns and salmon with tomatoes and a brown rice mixture coated in garlic and onion flavour. Great for a dinner party with friends or a wholesome family meal
seafood and vegetable tempura
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Seafood and vegetable tempura

Tempura is a popular Japanese dish in Australia, and for good reason. This seafood and vegetable version, done well, results in the merest hint of light, crisp batter coating that melts on the tongue.
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mixed   seafood coconut curry
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Mixed seafood coconut curry

Full of creamy coconut flavour and packed with jewels of the sea, this seafood curry is a celebration of all things tropical. Adjust the chilli for more or less kick, and serve with rice to mop up that delicious sauce.
summer seafood salad
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Summer seafood salad

This light and tangy seafood salad is perfect for summer alfresco dining. We used ling fillets for this recipe, but any firm white fish will do the job just as well.
hot seafood platter
Lunch

Hot seafood platter

Serve this delicious hot seafood platter at your next gathering. Simply arrange the seafood on a large white serving platter with plenty of lemon wedges and watch it disappear.
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seafood stew
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Seafood casserole

Once fish has cooked and mussels have opened, serve topped with fennel mix and garlic croûtons. Scatter with chopped parsley in place of the fennel fronds if you like.
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seafood risotto
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Chilli seafood risotto

Making risotto can be a meditative task, the stirring and ladling with a wooden spoon in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. This chilli seafood risotto is creamy, warming and delicious.
asian seafood skewers
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Asian seafood skewers

These seafood skewers are speedy, spicy and highly nutritious. The fish is high in protein, low in fat and contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect against heart disease. Mussels have three times more iron than meat and are a good source of zinc, an essential mineral that fights infection.
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SEA FOOD BISQUE
Lunch

Seafood bisque

A seafood bisque has a deep, luxurious flavour, this comes from cooking prawns in their shells, as well as fish fillets, into a stock which is then blended (shells and all) into a smooth, silky soup.
cold seafood platter with herb yoghurt
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Cold seafood platter with herb yoghurt

Wear rubber gloves when removing the head of the balmain bug from the tail. Note
italian seafood stew
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Italian seafood stew

Combine all of the best jewels of the sea in this hearty Italian stew. Serve with loads of crusty buttered bread to mop up all of those delicious juices.
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hoisin seafood skewers with ginger salad
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Hoisin seafood skewers with ginger salad

We used ling fillets in this recipe, but you can use your favourite white fish fillet. You need to soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Serve the skewers with lime wedges, if you like. Note
hot and sour soup
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Hot and sour seafood noodle soup

There are many versions of hot and sour soup throughout Asia. The common factor, of course, is that they all have ingredients to make them both spicy, and sour. This one also has seafood and noodles and is a complete and delicious meal.
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cold seafood platter with dipping sauces
Christmas

Cold seafood platter with dipping sauces

There are few platters more impressive than those piled high with fresh, local seafood. Finish off the jewels of the sea with delicious dipping sauces; serve with chilled white wine, or go all the way with a bottle of bubbles.
Tomato seafood soup
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Tomato seafood soup

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels under cold water. You can ask your local fishmonger to beard the mussels for you. Discard any mussels that do not open. Note
seafood mornay
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Seafood mornay

Take a trip to the fish markets for the freshest produce you can find for these individual seafood mornay pots topped with crispy gratin. They're absolutely delicious.
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Portuguese-style seafood stew
Drinks

Portuguese-style seafood stew

As a sea-faring people for most of their history, the Portuguese know a thing or two about seafood and what to do with it, as this Portuguese-style seafood stew demonstrates.
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Stir-fried seafood with basil
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Stir-fried seafood with basil

Quick, tasty and packed full of goodness, this fragrant Asian seafood stir-fry is perfect for a weeknight lunch or dinner. You can use whatever combination of seafood you prefer, or even buy a ready mixed selection.
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seafood laksa
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Seafood laksa

Makrut lime leaves, aromatic leaves of a citrus tree, are used similarly to bay leaves or curry leaves. They are available from major supermarkets and Asian food stores. If you can’t buy snake beans, use regular green beans. Laksa pastes vary in heat, so use only as much as suits your heat tolerance. Note
seafood risoni paella
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Seafood risoni paella

This recipe can be made in a traditional paella pan if you own one, otherwise a deep frying pan or wok with a tight-fitting lid will suffice. Serve the paella straight from the pan at the table. Note
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SEAFOOD & CHICKEN TOMATO RICE
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Seafood and chicken tomato rice

Some clams might not open after cooking. These might need prompting with a knife or might not have cooked as quickly as the others ­you don’t have to discard them, just open with a knife and cook a little longer if you wish. Note
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seafood kebabs
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Seafood kebabs

We used flathead fillets for this recipe. You need to soak 24 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note
SEAFOOD ANTIPASTO

Seafood antipasto

The seafood can be prepared the night before, as can the dressing. Refrigerate seafood and dressing until you’re ready to start cooking. Note
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seafood skewers with radicchio and fennel salad

Seafood skewers with radicchio and fennel salad

Use green peppercorns in brine if you can’t find the dried variety, rinse then drain them thoroughly before using. You need to soak eight bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before use to prevent splintering and scorching. Any firm white fish fillet, such as ling or blue-eye, can be used in this […]