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Oysters
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Fresh or cooked they are wonderful and washed down with a glass of local bubbles. They are a perfect Aussie memory.
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Mussels
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You'll find mussels on all seafood restaurant menus throughout the country. We recommend trying them simply steamed with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
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Seared Scallops
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Another very popular seafood dish are scallops, which are seared for only a minute or so on either side, and then served on a bed of cauliflower puree or roasted cauliflower. They are also served with seaweed and a soy dip, following the oriental style. Usually a starter size portion, and can sometimes feature crisped pan fried chorizo instead of bacon.
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Lobster
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Lobsters are very popular as long as your wallet can afford it! Tends to be expensive most of the year but people still love them. Usual way of serving is just simply grilled and covered in garlic and herb butter, but lobster salad with baby potatoes is also popular. Quite often only the tail is served and accompanied by prawns or scallops.
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Fish
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Fish is a massive part of the Australian diet, unsurprising since most of the population live on the coast! You will find a variety of fish on every seafood restaurant menu with varieties such as tuna, barramundi, flathead and salmon, just to name a few.
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Rib-Eye Steak
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The rib eye is served just plain grilled, or with an accompaniment of sauces such as peppercorn, garlic butter, or pizzaiola (tomato, herbs, onions). Many steak houses have an open grill where you can see your steaks being cooked.
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Steak
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Fillet Steak
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One of the most expensive steaks, but a good one is well worth it. Restaurants will recommend that you never have it ‘well done’ and at the most, medium rare, to enjoy the real soft texture and flavour of the meat. Frequently served with simply butter and herbs, either pan fried or grilled, you can still choose from a selection of sauce which are charged extra. Peppercorn or ‘Diane’ sauce (mushrooms, finely diced shallots and wine) are the most popular sauces. Served with chips and grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and occasionally onions.
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Wagyu Beef
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Served in top restaurants, this unique cut and reared piece of beef is the supreme of fillet steak. Tender to cut, it melts in the mouth due to the marbling effect in the meat. Generally not served with any sauce, as this is felt to impose upon the flavour of the beef. Almost always served rare.
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Sirloin
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Look for the Angus Sirloins, they are packed with flavour and when hung and cooked well they are utterly delicious. Look for the great side dishes to go with a sirloin. Duck fat chips or potato gratin work well or a juicy tomato salad.
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Rump Steak
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Rump steak is the most versatile of the steak cuts and can be found in most Steak houses in the country. Usually devoured by hungry men, the rump steak should be aged and never over cooked as it will toughen up and go chewy. Most restaurants will serve the eye of the rump which is the most ideal for char grilling, pan frying and barbecuing. It's an outstanding piece of meat.
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Venison
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Venison Steak meat is tender with a velvet like texture and subtle flavour. Cooked simply but with amazing flavours, venison is a memorable dish. Look out for it on menus and you will find such parings as liquorice, cherry, raspberries and blueberries.
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Champagne
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Champagne and lobster go hand in hand at most of the seafood bars. Each restaurant will have their own house champagne but offering top class vintage champagnes as well such as Crystal and Louise Roderer.
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Gewurztraminer
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An ‘off-white’ white wine, very light and a perfect match for seafood. Originally from the Alsace region of France, but now copied by other countries. Should not be expensive, and is similar to Sauvignon Blanc (another good choice with seafood)
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Red Wine
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Any steak dish deserves a full flavoured red wine, and choices with a good steak would probably be a Rioja or a deep and crisp Cabernet Sauvignon. The more flavour in the steak, the more the tannin in the wine is affected and lessened, so a wine strong in tannin can become more palatable with a juicy marbled steak.
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English Ale
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A very good English ale can be drunk with steak and in fact is very popular. ‘Real Ales’ in the UK are known throughout the world for the smoothness and flavour and are a great accompaniment for any beef dishes if you do not happen to enjoy wine. A limited amount off ‘froth’ on the top of the ale will signify a good ‘pour’.
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