Sydney Seafood School | Buying FAQs

Buying

Where do I start on a visit to Sydney Fish Market?
How can I make sure the seafood I'm purchasing is fresh?
I want to cook seafood more often. What are some common, inexpensive varieties?
What’s the difference between wild and farmed fish? Which is better?
I can’t find the exact fish listed in a recipe. How do I know what to substitute?
Why do seafood prices vary so much?
Why do some scallops have roe and others don’t? Is roe on or roe off better?
What Australian fish can I substitute for European fish?
Lots of recipes ask for ‘firm white-fleshed fish’. What fish should I use?
I'm having a dinner party. How much seafood should I buy for each guest?
Which fish have a mild flavour/don’t taste fishy?
What is Monkfish and can I buy it in Australia?
What's the best way to carry my seafood home from the fishmonger?