EDUCATION
Marron and Yabby
What is it?
As daunting as their exteriors may be, marron and yabby meat is a delicacy. Their tender and sweet meat
are highly sought after, and chefs around the world love to feature it in exotic dishes. From brown
butter-poached marron tails to lime and avocado cured marron ceviche, this Western Australian favourite
is endlessly versatile and delicious.
How do I prepare it?
hands on chef and happy to see the process through, the most humane way to prepare a marron is by
placing it in the freezer for roughly 30 minutes. The cool temperatures will lower its heart rate and put the
critter to sleep. But don't worry, if you would like the simplified version, pre-prepared marron tails are also
available from AquaFarms.
1. |
Cut the Marron |
Once the marron is asleep, use a sharp knife to split the marron down the middle. | |
2. |
Clean the Marron |
Clean under running water and dispose of the innards. |
Recipes
linguine is sure to impress. Whichever method you choose, this special ingredient is extremely versatile
and delicious in many dishes.
Fish
How do I prepare it?
quite simple (however, it may get messy).
1. |
Sharpen Your Knife |
A sharp knife is a safe knife | |
2. |
Remove Fish Scales |
Using the back of your knife, push the scales away from the fish body, from tail to head. There are a lot of scales so keep going and remove the scale from the entire fish. |
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3. |
Open the Belly and Remove the Organs |
Locate the fish anus (exit point) and insert your knife blade up, carefully cut the belly to the area |
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4. |
Remove the Guts |
This part will get messy. Insert your hand into the cavity and grasp the fish organ, pulling them out. Run the gutted fish under clean running water to clear away some of the fluids. |
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5. |
Remove the Head (optional) |
This step is based on personal preference, so it’s completely optional. Some prefer to serve the whole Use your knife to cut just behind the head and front of the fins. Slice through the flesh on the top and You’ll need to apply some downwards force to cut through the spine. Use a sharp and/or heavy knife |
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6. |
Time to Cook! |
At this point all you need to do is season and flavour the fish (stuff the cavity with your chosen flavours) and cook on the device of your choosing; oven, pan grill |