If you are not sure where to buy Victorian seafood, you are in luck because it is all around you!
You can find Victorian fish at your local fish monger (just ask for Victorian!),
at local markets, and at food festivals.
Seafood is super healthy! Scroll down to find out more
Seafood is easy to prepare. Find out what to look for when buying fish and how to cook it.
You can find Victorian fish at your local fish monger (just ask for Victorian!),
at local markets, and at food festivals.
Seafood is super healthy! Scroll down to find out more
Seafood is easy to prepare. Find out what to look for when buying fish and how to cook it.
where to find victorian seafood
Markets
A good place to start if you want to buy the best quality seafood from Victorian and Australian waters is Melbourne's famous markets. You will find high-quality seafood retailers who value sustainability, local produce, and freshness.
At the South Melbourne Market you can find local, sustainable, quality seafood from award winning fishmongers. You can also try different seafood, from $1 oyster shots to sashimi!
“South Melbourne Market is the quintessential village market – a place where people come to meet, eat, drink, shop, discover and connect."
Coventry St & Cecil Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
“South Melbourne Market is the quintessential village market – a place where people come to meet, eat, drink, shop, discover and connect."
Coventry St & Cecil Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
The seafood hall at the Queen Victoria Market is an experience not to missed! You'll find all the seafood you can imagine. The ‘Vic Market’ is a historic landmark and has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. Multi-generational fish mongers here really know their seafood.
Elizabeth St & Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Elizabeth St & Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000
The Prahran Market is famous for fine fresh produce, hard to find specialty items and good old fashioned service sealed with expert advice, this Melbourne Market can’t be beaten on quality. For sustainable local seafood, sourced fresh daily, Prahran Market fishmongers will clean, fillet and pin bone to order.
Commercial Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Commercial Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Abbotsford Convent Slow Food Farmer's Market is based on the Slow Food movement, which values good, clean, fair local produce. You not only get the tastiest food around, but can also be confident knowing it’s sustainable and ethically sourced. You'll find seafood there from Gippsland Lakes and mussels from Portarlington. It is held at the Convent every fourth Saturday of the month. Get there early so you don't miss out!
St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
annual Festivals
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The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival brings us some of the best cuisine our city has to offer and in the way of seafood, some of Australia's best chefs are putting on "fin-to-tail" feasts featuring Victorian and Australian seafood.
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The Annual Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz festival is a "seafood street-party" using the Bay's own mussels, celebrating them in all their glory. In 2017, The festival was held at The South Melbourne Market but stay tuned to see where it will be next year! |
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The Hooked on Lakes Entrance event showcases the wonderful array of Victorian seafood caught by professional fishers. Lakes Entrance is a fishing mecca, home to one of Australia's largest professional fishing fleets and popular with recreational fishers. The event is based at the Lakes Entrance Foreshore Reserve overlooking the water. |
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The Apollo Bay Seafood Festival is a highlight on the summer calendar in the Colac Otway region. It showcases the best seafood and produce that the area has to offer. The Western Victorian fisheries combine to bring Victorians and visitors the true quality that our fisheries produce - everything from Scallops and Squid, Rock Lobster, Snapper and Abalone. |
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The Kilcunda Rock Lobster Festival is another salute to Victoria's amazing seafood - specifically the Southern rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii). There's live music, lobster sales and lunches, and market stalls. Located on the scenic Bass highway in Gippsland, this lively annual summer event is not to be missed! |
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The Portarlington Mussel festival has been running for 11 years, and is a firm summer fixture on the Bellarine. The mussels are farmed just off the shore. In 2017 over 10 tonne of mussels were sold on the day! With 100 food and drink stalls, market stalls, great local musicians playing across five stages, roving entertainers for the kids, plus art shows, cooking demonstrations and local beer and wine tastings, it is a great day out for the whole family! . |
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The San Remo Fishing Village festival is held on the Foreshore at San Remo, with food, market stalls, rides and more. Stroll through and enjoy the seaside atmosphere. Fun and entertainment for the entire family! |
Healthy Seafood
Seafood has always been known as a healthy choice
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Seafood is low in fat and high in protein. Not only do these characteristics mean it outperforms other meats, seafood also contains high levels of essential nutrients, minerals and oils which lead to a healthier diet such as: Calcium, Iodine, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium. Seafood is high in Omega-3 fatty acids called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), long chain omega-3s’. Essentially, Omega-3's are 'good fats' which help lower levels of triglycerides in the blood (fats associated with heart disease) and have been linked to stabilising your pulse. In turn, Omega-3 is vital in reducing blood pressure and preventing the build up of cholesterol. Supplements are often used to get the required Omega-3 but whats the point when you get it by eating Victorian fish! It's far more delicious and supports a sustainable local industry! |
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Super seafood
You may have heard that Australian seafood is healthy and safe but do you know why?
This Super Seafood consumer booklet provides the everyday person with understandable and scientifically proven information about Australian seafood. It focuses on the nutritional value of each species in relation to other meats
(Access the PDF by clicking on the picture below).
This Super Seafood consumer booklet provides the everyday person with understandable and scientifically proven information about Australian seafood. It focuses on the nutritional value of each species in relation to other meats
(Access the PDF by clicking on the picture below).
In 2012, the Australian Seafood Cooperative Research Centre released the results of comprehensive laboratory testing conducted on fresh, Australian wild and farmed seafood. This was the first major update in more than ten years, utilising more advanced testing methods than previous studies. The study was also prompted by a scarcity of nutritional data for key Australian seafood species. Now consumers and industry have an accurate, up to date understanding of what’s in Australian seafood.
The results of this scientific study have confirmed that Australian seafood is healthy, safe to eat and contains vital nutrients and omega 3. All species tested were compliant with Australian regulatory minimum levels for cadmium and lead.
An example from the booklet showing the nutritional information of Wild Australian Sardines
Buying Fresh
While its great that we know Australian seafood is healthy, delicious and accessible,
we need to know that its fresh, and how to store and freeze it.
we need to know that its fresh, and how to store and freeze it.
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HOW CAN YOU TELL FISH IS FRESH?
Whole fish:
Fish fillets/cutlets:
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HOW DO YOU STORE FISH?
Whole fish:
Whole fish and fillets/cutlets:
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HOW DO YOU FREEZE FISH?
Whole fish:
Freezing fillet/cutlets:
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HOW DO YOU FREEZE CRUSTACEANS?
Freezing lobsters/crabs/yabbies:
Freezing prawns:
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Eating Victorian fish
There are a lot of ways to cook fish! Some people believe simple is best
- just fry, bake, steam or BBQ with some seasoning and lemon and serve!
- just fry, bake, steam or BBQ with some seasoning and lemon and serve!
If you are feeling adventurous, try some of the recipes below created especially for Victorian seafood by Milk and Honey
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There are many of Australia's most famous chefs, who rave about Victorian seafood
ensuring provenance is front and centre on their menu. This sometimes showcases
where/which fishery it comes from and who it's caught by.
A few years ago, as a champion of the quality and sustainability of Victorian seafood,
Neil Perry joined forced with Victorian fishers to make this short film about our Bays and Inlets fishery.
ensuring provenance is front and centre on their menu. This sometimes showcases
where/which fishery it comes from and who it's caught by.
A few years ago, as a champion of the quality and sustainability of Victorian seafood,
Neil Perry joined forced with Victorian fishers to make this short film about our Bays and Inlets fishery.