What are your plans for the Easter 2021 long weekend?
With traditional family feasts called off last year, thanks to a certain C-word, many of us are looking forward to connecting in-person with our loved ones and friends this Easter, as restrictions around Australia continue to ease.
While chocolate eggs and hot-cross buns are staple Easter treats, why not wow your guests with something different for lunch or dinner? If the pandemic’s taught us anything, it’s eating well can help us stay healthy.
So, here’s what you can do: cook with healthy Murray cod!
Packed full of vitamins and minerals, Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is bursting with health benefits. One of the most documented and researched benefits of eating Murray cod is the Omega-3 and -6 fatty acid content.
These ‘good fats’ are great for our health, including reducing our risk of heart disease. Easy to access and in good supply, Aquna Murray cod’s an excellent choice to consider for your Easter holiday get-togethers.
Here’s Murray cod’s nutritional composition, if you’re curious:
One of the best things about our sustainably-farmed Murray cod is its versatile cooking qualities. With a firm texture and natural flavour, Murray cod holds together well, however you cook it.
Healthy ways to cook Murray cod include:
Even if you’re not confident cooking fish, Murray cod has a naturally oily texture, which keeps its moisture when cooked. This means Murray cod tastes great, even if it’s been overcooked!
You’re convinced Murray cod will be perfect on your Easter menu. Now what? Well, here’s some NEW recipes from Heston Blumenthal to impress your family and friends. Enjoy experimenting with Murray cod!
RECIPE: Curried Murray cod with cauliflower
RECIPE: Murray cod en papillote
RECIPE: Miso marinated black Murray cod
Here’s where you can buy Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod
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Murray Cod Reel of Fortune participant, Corowa’s Mark Williams, has snapped up the competition’s Goodwill Fish, donating $5000 to OzFish.
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A low-energy source of protein (26g protein in one 150g serve), Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is a versatile white-fleshed fish best known for being a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
“Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is interesting to me because it has a cool balance between being nice and fleshy, and delicate and moist,” – Luke Piccolo, award-winning chef, Limone Dining.
Launched in July 2018, Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is the new brand identity for Murray Cod Australia (MCA). It is an exciting evolution that better positions the thriving aquaculture business as the producer of premium Murray cod.
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A delicious protein alternative, Murray cod is a great addition to your family meal repertoire. Mild in taste and firm in texture, cod is versatile and easy to cook. Plus, it’s packed with a wonderful and wide range of vitamins and minerals.
