Seafood Recipes
Indian, Nepalese and Australian dishes built around fresh Gold Coast seafood. Every recipe is shoppable, add the whole list to your cart and cook it tonight.
The Seafood Boil Trend: How to Build One at Home on the Gold Coast
Seafood boils are everywhere online in 2026. Here is how to build a proper one for a crowd using fresh Gold Coast prawns, crabs, bugs and mussels.
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Quick & Easy
Fuss-free seafood dinners for busy weeknights.
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Light, fresh seafood meals that are good for you.
13 recipesFamily Dinner
Crowd-pleasing seafood the whole table will love.
11 recipesBudget Friendly
Great seafood dinners that go easy on your wallet.
9 recipes30-Minute Meals
On the table in half an hour or less.
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Nepali Fish Curry with Crispy Roe Fry
Gold Coast mullet fried golden, simmered in a fresh mustard-tomato masala. Crispy fish roe on the side.
Thai Green Barramundi Curry
Gold Coast barramundi simmered in a fragrant Thai green curry sauce. On the table in 25 minutes and tastes like restaurant quality.
Garlic Butter Pipis
Gold Coast pipis steamed open in white wine and garlic butter. Five minutes to cook and best eaten straight from the pan with crusty bread.
Seared Tuna with Japanese Mayo
Gold Coast tuna steak seared rare in a sesame crust, sliced thin and served with Japanese mayo and soy. A dinner that looks like it took all day.
Gold Coast Salt and Pepper Squid
Crispy squid rings tossed in a classic salt and pepper crust. A pub favourite that is just as good made at home with fresh local squid.
Coconut Masala Mussels
Black mussels steamed open in a quick coconut and tomato masala.
Garlic Butter King Prawns
King prawns tossed fast in garlic, butter and a squeeze of lemon.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Greens
Crisp-skinned salmon portions with a quick pan of green vegetables.
Barramundi and Veg Tray Bake
Barramundi fillets baked on a tray of tomatoes, capsicum and potato.
Banana Prawn Pulao
A gently spiced one-pot rice cooked with banana prawns and whole spices.
Tomato Fish Curry
Firm jewfish fillets simmered in a bright, everyday tomato curry.
Golden Crumbed Flathead
Flathead fillets in a crisp golden crumb, shallow fried until light.
Nepalese Mustard Fish Curry
Ling fillets in a tangy mustard and turmeric sauce cooked in mustard oil.
Char-Grilled Sardines
Whole sardines grilled hot and fast, finished with lemon and sea salt.
Spiced Pan-Fried Mackerel
Whole blue mackerel rubbed with a turmeric and chilli paste, pan fried crisp.
Korean BBQ Baby Octopus
Gold Coast baby octopus char-grilled in a sweet Korean marinade and finished with sriracha mayo. Sticky, smoky and ready in under 20 minutes.
Red Curry King Prawns
Medium green king prawns simmered in a fragrant Thai red curry sauce with coconut milk. Serve over steamed rice for a weeknight feast.
Seafood Marinara Pasta
A Gold Coast take on the Italian classic. Fresh mixed seafood in a rich marinara tomato sauce, tossed through al dente pasta and ready in 30 minutes.
Chilli Mussels with Crusty Bread
Fresh local mussels steamed open in a bold chilli tomato sauce. Pour the broth over thick slices of crusty bread and eat straight from the pot.
Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter
Tasmanian scallop meat seared golden in a hot pan with garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon. Simple, quick and genuinely special.
Spanner Crab with Garlic Butter
Queensland spanner crab halves warmed in garlic butter and finished with lemon. No fuss, just great crab.
Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
Gold Coast mahi mahi pan-fried until golden and tucked into warm tortillas with sriracha mayo and crunchy slaw. A Friday night favourite.
Whole Roasted Snapper with Herbs
A whole Gold Coast snapper stuffed with lemon and garlic butter, roasted until the skin crisps and the flesh pulls apart in big flakes. The centrepiece for any table.
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Nepali-Style Fish Curry with Crispy Roe Fry: A Customer Recipe
Gold Coast mullet simmered in a fresh mustard-tomato masala, plus a side of golden fish roe fry. Shared by one of our lovely regular customers, and it tastes even better the next day.
Read guideHow to Cook Flathead: A Gold Coast Fishmonger's Guide
Flathead is sweet, affordable and easy to cook. Learn how to pan fry, crumb, grill and bake this local favourite, with tips to keep the fillets moist.
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How to Cook Live Mud Crab: The Complete Gold Coast Guide
Step-by-step guide to cooking live mud crab the humane way: how to dispatch, boil, and steam mud crab, exact cooking times by weight, and how to tell when it's done.
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How to Cook Tender Calamari (Never Rubbery Again)
The one rule that stops calamari going rubbery, plus exact times and methods for grilling, searing, frying, and braising squid and calamari to tender perfection.
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Salt and Pepper Squid at Home: The Crispy Calamari Trend Everyone Is Cooking
Crispy salt and pepper squid is one of 2026's most cooked seafood dishes at home. Here is how to get tender, golden calamari every time on the Gold Coast.
Read guideSeared Scallops at Home: The Restaurant Trend You Can Cook in 4 Minutes
Pan seared scallops with a golden crust are the easy luxury trend of 2026. Here is how to cook restaurant quality scallops at home on the Gold Coast.
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Whole Roasted Fish: The Centrepiece Trend Taking Over Gold Coast Tables
Cooking a whole fish is the standout dinner party trend of 2026. Here is how to roast or grill a whole snapper, barramundi or coral trout at home.
Read guideMussels, Clams & Pipis in Under 10 Minutes: The Quick Cook Shellfish Trend
Fast, cheap and impressive, quick cook shellfish is one of 2026's biggest seafood trends. Here is how to cook mussels, clams and pipis in under 10 minutes.
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Crudo and Poke Bowls at Home: The Raw Bar Trend Hitting Gold Coast Kitchens
Restaurant style crudo and poke bowls are the standout home seafood trend of 2026. Here is how to build them with sashimi grade kingfish, tuna and salmon.
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Barramundi Trend Recipes for 2026: Why This Fish Keeps Winning in Australia
Barramundi remains a top choice for Australian households because it is versatile, fast to cook, and easy to pair with fresh flavours.
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High-Protein Seafood Meal Prep: The 2026 Gold Coast Routine
Protein-focused meal prep is shaping seafood demand. Use this weekly seafood prep framework with salmon, barramundi, and prawns.
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Oysters Three Ways: Natural, Kilpatrick and Mornay
How to serve oysters three classic ways. Fresh and natural, hot Kilpatrick with bacon, and grilled mornay with cheese, plus how to choose and store them.
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One Pan and One Bowl Seafood Dinners for Busy Weeknights
Fast, low mess seafood dinners built around a single pan or a single bowl. Tray bakes, rice bowls and skillet dinners ready in under 30 minutes.
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Good Friday Baked Salmon: Simple Recipe the Whole Family Will Love
A foolproof baked salmon recipe for Good Friday. Tender, flaky, and ready in 25 minutes. No dry fish, no fuss, just a delicious Easter dinner everyone enjoys.
Read guideHow to Cook the Perfect Good Friday Fish and Chips at Home
Crispy beer-battered fish and golden chips at home with our foolproof Good Friday recipe. Step-by-step guide to the crunchiest batter and flakiest fish every time.
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5 Easy Easter Seafood Recipes for the Whole Family
Quick, family-friendly Easter seafood recipes even kids will love. From 15-minute garlic prawns to simple baked fish. No fuss, no stress, just great food.
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Easter Seafood BBQ: Grilling Fish and Prawns Like a Pro
Stop burning fish on the BBQ. Our Gold Coast grilling guide covers the best seafood for the barbie, marinades, timing, and techniques for a perfect Easter cookout.
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Christmas in July on the Gold Coast: A Seafood Feast Menu for 2026
Plan the ultimate winter Christmas in July seafood feast. A Gold Coast menu of prawns, bugs, oysters and whole fish, plus an order ahead checklist.
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Father's Day Seafood on the Gold Coast: 2026 Feast Ideas
Treat Dad to a seafood feast this Father's Day, Sunday 6 September 2026. Platter ideas, barbecue plans and an order ahead checklist for the Gold Coast.
Read guideWinter Seafood Warmers: Chowders, Laksa and Hot Pots for Gold Coast Nights
Cosy seafood dinners for cooler weather. Smoky fish chowder, fragrant seafood laksa and quick hot pots, with the local seafood that makes them sing.
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The Best Seafood Gifts for Mother's Day on the Gold Coast (2026)
Skip the flowers. This year, give Mum something she'll actually remember: a seafood spread from the Gold Coast's freshest market. Here's exactly what to order.
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How to Make a Show-Stopping Seafood Platter for Easter
Build a stunning seafood platter for Easter entertaining. Step-by-step guide to selecting, arranging, and presenting a cold seafood spread that wows every guest.
Read guideEaster Prawn Platter: How to Buy, Prepare, and Serve King Prawns
Master the art of the Easter prawn platter. Learn how to choose, devein, cook, and present king prawns like a Gold Coast seafood pro this Good Friday.
Read guideEaster Seafood Feast: The Ultimate Guide to a Good Friday Fish Spread
Plan the perfect Good Friday seafood feast on the Gold Coast. From choosing fresh fish to timing your courses, here's everything you need for an unforgettable Easter table.
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Cooking Seafood for a Crowd: Easter Entertaining Made Easy
Hosting a big Easter lunch or Good Friday dinner? Our guide to scaling recipes, timing multiple dishes, and feeding 10+ people without losing your mind.
Read guideLabour Day Long Weekend Seafood BBQ Guide: Gold Coast 2026
Build the perfect Labour Day BBQ spread. Orders $100+ get free delivery. Pre-order $250+ to lock in your spot on the next delivery cycle. King prawns, oysters, whole fish and platters.
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Oyster Entertaining Trend 2026: Hosting at Home on the Gold Coast
Oyster-led entertaining is rising with home hosts who want premium but simple starters. Here is how to do it well.
Read guideSeafood Platter Hosting Is Back: 2026 Entertaining Trend on the Gold Coast
Social data shows strong demand for share-style seafood platters. Use this hosting framework for birthdays, weekends, and celebrations.
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Budget Seafood Meals in 2026: How Gold Coast Families Are Stretching Value
Cost-of-living pressure is changing seafood buying habits. Here is how to build budget-friendly seafood meals without sacrificing quality.
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Family Seafood Night Planning Guide 2026: A Trend-Driven Weekly Framework
Family seafood nights are growing as households seek healthier, practical meals. Use this trend-driven plan for easier weekly cooking.
Read guideSingapore Chilli Crab with Queensland Mud Crab: The Hawker Classic at Home
Singapore's most famous dish, made with live Queensland mud crab. A sticky, spicy, sweet tomato chilli sauce, fried mantou style bread rolls, and one very messy, very good dinner.
Read guideGreek Style BBQ Octopus: Chargrilled, Lemon Dressed, Island Simple
The taverna classic done on a Gold Coast barbecue. How to braise octopus until tender, char it hard over high heat, and dress it with lemon, oregano and good olive oil.
Read guideThai Green Curry Barramundi: Bangkok Flavour, Australian Fish
A fragrant Thai green curry built around Australian barramundi fillets. Creamy coconut, green chilli and basil, on the table in 35 minutes with jasmine rice.
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Spanish Garlic Prawns (Gambas al Ajillo): The 10 Minute Tapas Legend
Madrid's most famous tapas dish made with Australian green king prawns. Sizzling olive oil, a mountain of garlic, dried chilli and bread for dipping, done in 10 minutes.
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Chinese Steamed Fish with Ginger and Shallot: The Cantonese Gold Standard
The Cantonese banquet classic made with whole goldband snapper. Gentle steam, ginger, shallots, soy and a final pour of smoking hot oil. The purest way to cook a whole fish.
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French Mussels (Moules Marinière): The 20 Minute Bistro Classic
The French bistro staple made with New Zealand greenshell mussels. White wine, shallots, garlic, butter and parsley, plus bread or frites. Dinner in 20 minutes.
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Seafood Recipes Around the World: 8 Global Classics with Gold Coast Seafood
Cook your way around the world without leaving the Gold Coast. Eight global seafood classics, from Singapore chilli crab to French mussels, all built on local Tasman Star seafood.
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