What does Murray cod taste like?

“The flesh is brilliant white, juicy and rich with a broad flake and a creamy, mild flavour like lightly cooked cabbage with hints of buttered mushrooms and potato,” says Susman.

Is the Murray cod native to Australia?

The Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii) is the largest native Australian freshwater fish species, and is probably the most iconic. The species’ credentials are impressive: it can live for more than 50 years and has been recorded weighing over 100kg and measuring longer than 1.5m.

What is the biggest Murray cod ever caught?

The Murray Cod is Australia’s largest freshwater fish. The biggest recorded was 1.8m long and weighed 113kg!

How much is Murray cod?

Prices for fresh Murray cod currently sit at $20–24 per kilogram.

Is Murray cod healthy to eat?

Packed full of vitamins and minerals, Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is bursting with health benefits. A low-energy source of protein (26g protein in one 150g serve), the versatile white-fleshed fish is best known for being a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Who eats Murray cod?

One of the world’s top chefs Heston Blumenthal has a taste for Murray cod grown in southern New South Wales and it is paying dividends.

Can Murray cod be eaten?

This winter, try these Aquna Murray Cod recipes for a little bit of luxury at home. They’re bursting with flavour and will bring back memories of what it’s like to eat a truly great-tasting, white-fleshed fish.

Do Murray cod eat Murray cod?

The Murray cod is the apex aquatic predator in the rivers of the Murray-Darling basin, and will eat almost anything smaller than itself and anything in its way, including finned fishes such as smaller Murray cod, golden perch, silver perch, bony bream, eel-tailed catfish, western carp gudgeon, and Australian smelt and …

Do Murray cod eat carp?

This particularly impacts smaller native fish species, but also affects larger species higher up the food chain. Some native species, like Murray Cod, eat small carp but this is not their natural food source. Carp are not a preferred species for many Australian anglers.

Is Murray cod a good fish?

Anderson said the creamy, white flavor of Murray Cod makes it a good fit as a sashimi fish, but it’s also well-suited to steaming, as its high fat content means it retains its moistness on the plate. It’s going to be the wagyu of fish. The farm conditions are key to maintain that flavor, he said.

Can you keep Murray cod as pets?

The Murray Cod is very aggressive and is always recommended to be kept alone. Though they may get along with other large natives like barramundi at a young age, then they grow their aggression and extreme territorial behavior will be a big issue for other tank mates.

Why aquna?

Why Aquna? Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod produces premium, pond-grown Murray cod. Based in the Riverina, New South Wales, our business has a vertically-integrated approach for breeding, growing and supplying what is the world’s best-tasting freshwater white-fleshed fish.

What is aquna Murray cod?

Sustainably-farmed Aquna Murray cod for foodies who care about where their fish comes from. Ask for Aquna. Why Aquna? Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod produces premium, pond-grown Murray cod.

Why choose Aqua Huna?

We have mastered the art of keeping and shipping Live Aquatic Life! (We are the Gold Standard in tropical fish business!) We are the largest tropical fish importer and wholesaler in the Northwest. Here at Aqua Huna we always make sure our fish are shipped with heat packs according to the weather.