Fish

FLATHEAD

Flathead is wild caught and notably recognised for its usual flat head and body found in South Australian waters. The Australian Deepsea Flathead is widely considered to be the best Australian fish for fish’n’chips, due to the sweet flesh which is moist, flaky and tender especially when encased in a crisp batter. It can also be steamed, poached, pan-fried or grilled.

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SOUTHERN GARFISH

Southern Garfish (Hyporhamphus melanochir) are a schooling fish found in sheltered bays, inshore coastal areas, estuaries and especially where seagrass meadows, where they patrol the ocean for prey on the surface at night and feed the mid to bottom water throughout daylight hours on seagrass. These fish have limited home ranges, also using the seagrass meadow ecosystem to breed and nurse.

Ferguson Australia Garfish are caught in the nutrient-dense waters of Kangaroo Island before being
filleted, packed and frozen all on the same day to ensure you are cooking with extraordinarily fresh fish.

Alternative fish species: If you cannot find Garfish at your local stockist, you can substitute the species for an alternative fish with sweet, delicate fillets. We recommend Ferguson Australia King George Whiting, Giant Boarfish, John Dory, Ocean Jacket or Knifejaw.

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50-65g Medium Fillets 2kg tray
66g+ Large Fillets 2kg tray
   
   
   

KING GEORGE WHITING

King George Whiting (Sillaginodes punctatus) is line-caught in coastal waters off Kangaroo Island and the west coast of South Australia. There are few fish species that evoke as much state pride as South Australian King George Whiting. Prized for their sweet flesh and delicate fillets, this ultra versatile fish lends itself to any dish where its subtleties can shine. Sustainably caught by lines, the coastal water fish has minimal impacts on threatened species and habitats. It is widely considered the most prized of the Whitings, with other table species in SA waters including Sand, Silver and Yellowfin Whiting.

Alternative fish species: If you cannot find King George Whiting at your local stockist, you can substitute the species for an alternative fish with a sweet flavour and delicate fillets. We recommend Ferguson Australia Garfish, Giant Boarfish, John Dory, Ocean Jacket or Knifejaw.

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45g-64g Medium Fillets 2kg tray
65g-96g Med/Large Fillets 2kg tray
97g-140g Large Fillets 2kg tray
141g+ X-Large Fillets 2kg tray
   

BIGHT REDFISH

Bight Redfish (Centroberyx gerrardi) is wild caught in the pristine waters of the Southern Ocean. These schooling fish are found in the deep cold waters around reefs and near the bottom of the ocean floor. The cold oceanic habitat gives the Bight Redfish a clean fresh flavour, and being small in size gives it a sweet flavour compared to larger fish. The Bight Redfish has a high fat content making it highly sought after by chefs.

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1.0-2.0kg Whole or Gilled & Gutted
2.0-3.0kg Whole or Gilled & Gutted
3.0kg+ Whole or Gilled & Gutted
   
   

OCEAN JACKET

The Ocean Jacket (Nelusetta ayraudi) is also known as Leatherjacket and Chinaman Leatherjacket. This beautiful fish ranges in colour from bright yellow to pale white and grey. The flesh is white with a moist and delicate texture and pleasant sea aroma. Ocean Jacket is caught in the Southern Ocean around seagrass or the sand bottom using trap fishing vessels.

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100-210g Headed, Gutted & skin off
210-320g Headed, Gutted & skin off
320-400g Headed, Gutted & skin off
400-500g Headed, Gutted & skin off
500-700g Headed, Gutted & skin off
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Mixed sizes Fillets 2kg tray
   
   
   
   

YELLOWTAIL KINGFISH

The Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) is regarded as one of the finest sashimi fish species. The farmed Yellowtail Kingfish is genuinely superior to the wild, with a higher fat content, cleaner flavour and firmer texture making it more versatile, consistent and delicious. Produced from wild brood stock, hatchery raised fingerlings are grown in an open water culture environment located in the Spencer Gulf, South Australia. The fish feed is also locally produced, and natural from sustainable sources. It is also GMO and land animal product free. Yellowtail Kingfish has naturally high levels of Omega-3 and vitamin E, also making it a healthy eating option.

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900g – 1.6kg Fillet
4.0-5.0kg Gilled, Gutted & Scaled
   
   
   

GIANT BOARFISH

Giant Boarfish (Paristiopterus gallipavo & P.labiosus) is wild caught in South Australian waters.

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JOHN DORY

John Dory (Zeus faber) is wild caught in South Australian waters.

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LATCHET

Latchet (Pterygotrigla polyommata) is wild caught in South Australian waters.

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KNIFEJAW

Knifejaw (Oplegnathus woodwardi) (aka Conway) is wild caught in South Australian waters.

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RED GURNARD

Red Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu) is wild caught in South Australian waters.

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COORONG MULLET

Coorong Yellow Eye Mullet (Aldrichetta forsteri) is wild caught in South Australian waters. Caught in the bountiful ecosystem that is typical to South Australia’s Coorong, this fish swims in both salt water and estuaries and is also known as Yellow Eye Mullet, one of 16 species in Australia. This fish has a flavour as unique as its habitat and is sustainably caught using targeted netting methods. The soft, moist-textured fillets are high in Omega 3, where its oily flesh lends itself to an array of opportunities in the kitchen.

Alternative fish species: If you cannot find Coorong Mullet at your local stockist, you can substitute the species for an alternative fish with a distinctive flavour and similar oil content. We recommend Ferguson Australia Bight Redfish.

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Mixed sizes Fillets 2kg tray