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Essential Fish Burger with Rock Ling

This is our go-to fish burger, and once you've made it you'll understand why. Rock ling is an underrated fish – it's firm, mild and holds together beautifully in a burger. Crumbed and fried until golden, tucked into a soft bun with all the right accompaniments, it's one of the most satisfying things you can eat. You can have one made to order – eat in or takeaway – on Fridays and Saturdays. This version you can make at home, and it's every bit as good. Essential Fish Burger with Rock Ling Serves 4 You'll need 4 rock ling fillets (approximately 150 g each), skin off plain flour, for dusting 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup panko breadcrumbs salt flakes...

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Thai-style Fish Curry

Once you nail an easy fish curry like this, it becomes a rewarding and hearty staple in your weeknight rotation. We are often time-poor, so we always keep a good-quality curry base and a can of coconut milk in the pantry to whip this up on a whim. It's the kind of dish that feels like you've put in much more effort than you actually have. In our store, the most popular fish we sell for this dish is rock ling — it holds its shape beautifully and stays pillowy soft in the curry sauce. Barramundi, swordfish, blue-eye or even prawns all work a treat too. Thai-style Fish Curry Serves 4 You'll need 2 tbsp vegetable oil 100g good-quality red...

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Master Recipe for Crumbed Fish

A good crumbed fish is one of life's great pleasures — and at the shop, we've had years of practice getting it just right. The key is our method: a light flour-and-water batter as the base layer, then a generous coat of breadcrumbs pressed on with your fingers. It gives you that thick, crunchy crust that holds together beautifully in the pan. This is our master crumbing recipe — use it on any fish fillet you love. Once you've got this down, the Fish Cotoletti and Crumbed Sardines in the book will feel like second nature. Master Recipe for Crumbed Fish Serves 4 You'll need 400g fish fillets of your choice Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 150g plain...

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LAND

The Fishmonger’s Son acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation - the traditional custodians on the land upon which we work, live and play. We pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.