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Gummy Shark (Flake)
Mustelus antarcticus
The classic Aussie 'flake' — boneless, mild and perfect battered.
Year-round, quota managed
From boat to bench
Gummy shark are a sustainably managed species taken by licensed long-line vessels in Bass Strait. Lines are set on the seabed, soaked for short periods, then hauled — fish are bled, dressed and chilled at sea, ready for filleting on shore.
Health benefit
Lean, low-mercury protein rich in niacin and vitamin B12.
Easy Recipe
Beer-Battered Flake with Hand-Cut Chips & Slaw
Serves 4·40 minutes
Ingredients
- 600g flake fillet, cut into strips
- 1 cup plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 cup cold lager
- Oil for deep frying, salt and lemon
- 6 large potatoes, cut into thick chips
- 1/4 white cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 tbsp whole-egg mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of sugar, salt and pepper
Method
- 01Soak chips in cold water 10 minutes, dry well, then fry at 140°C for 6 minutes; lift and rest.
- 02Toss cabbage and carrot with mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper for the slaw.
- 03Whisk flour, baking powder and beer to a smooth batter.
- 04Bring oil to 180°C and return the chips for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp; drain and salt.
- 05Dip flake in batter, fry 4–5 minutes until golden, then drain and salt.
- 06Pile flake, chips and slaw on the plate with lemon wedges.
