Autumn has well and truly arrived, and in the coming few weeks will be bringing some colder weather with it. While some fresh cold prawns, a tray of oysters, or a platter of sashimi work beautifully in Summer, you might not be so inclined to order these cold dishes on a chilly day.
Of course, a classic hot seafood platter is always a winner in the colder months, but there are so many other incredible seafood dishes to try at Sydney Fish Market. Today, we're bringing you a list of the top 5 hot seafood dishes available at our retailers, so you can make sure you're eating the absolute best this Autumn and Winter.
Lobster Noodles
Some of the best-kept secrets of Sydney Fish Market are our retailers' cooked-to-order menus. Many people don't know that they can choose a lobster or crab from the live tanks and have it cooked fresh for you, in your chosen style.
One of the best ways to take advantage of this option is by ordering some fresh lobster noodles. Simply choose your lobster, and choose your cooking style and flavours (with options including Ginger and Shallot, Salt and Pepper, Garlic Butter, Singapore Chilli, Oyster Sauce, and XO sauce). Served with noodles or fresh vegetables, this dish is great for sharing with a few friends, as the portions are extremely generous!
Aburi Scallops
The Aburi Bar at Peters Sydney Fish Market is no secret: any regular SFM visitor will tell you it's an absolute must-visit. This little stall in the arcade churns out a huge range of freshly cooked dishes, including lobster rolls, eel skewers, and its famous Aburi Scallops. Simply make your selection, and watch it be blowtorched to cheesy, melty perfection right in front of your eyes!
These delicious Scallops are served in the shell, with marinated sushi rice underneath a fresh sashimi-grade scallop, topped with caramelised golden cheese, fish roe, and special Aburi sauce. A real showstopper!
Abalone in XO Sauce
If you haven't tried freshly cooked abalone before, this dish will blow your mind. Prepared with abalone from the live tanks at Nicholas Seafoods, it has a smoky, umami flavour with just the right amount of spice. Bonus – you can get pretty much any species of seafood cooked in XO sauce at our retailers, including prawns, pipis, lobster, and crab! The world is your oyster with this cooking style.
Barbecued Prawns
A great alternative to the summer favourite of cold prawns peeled on the boardwalk are some delicious BBQ prawns. They are available in a variety of styles – butterflied and blowtorched at the Aburi Bar, peeled or whole on skewers, or marinated in sweet chilli sauce – and are always a fresh and delicious part of a hot seafood spread.
Whole Fish
If cooking a whole fish isn't in your kitchen repertoire yet, having the experts at Sydney Fish Market prepare one for you is an easy way to enjoy this five-star seafood dish.
Your favourite type of fish can be grilled, baked, steamed, or deep-fried for you, either by choosing a species fresh from the cold displays or going with one that has been pre-selected. This is another great dish for sharing – just grab some forks and dive in, gently pulling the flesh from the bones on either side of the spine.
