Albacore
Available wild-caught, it is a free-swimming marine fish found in open ocean around the Australian coast except from Darwin to the tip of Cape York Peninsula (usually in water above 13°C). Caught mainly by longline as bycatch of large Tunas, although it has also been targeted for sale to canaries in recent years.
Average Yeild: 70 – 75%
Cooking Methods: Poach, pan-fry, stir-fry, bake, braise, grill, BBQ, smoke, pickle. Best wrapped in foil or banana leaves if baking or BBQ, to prevent in drying out. The firm flesh holds together well in soups, curries and casseroles and can be cubed for kebabs.
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