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Creative Uses for Your Painted Oyster Shells
We recently posted a blog titled “A Guide To Cleaning & Painting Oyster Shells for Crafts” If you attempted painting some shells of your own, here are some fantastic ideas for ways to use and display your shells at home. ...
Recipe: Easy Homemade Salmon Gravlax
Gravlax is a Nordic favorite and a simple, tasty way to enjoy salmon. This recipe uses the classic Scandinavian method of curing with salt, sugar, and dill, giving you tender, delicious salmon that’s just the right mix of salty and sweet. Pair...
A Guide To Cleaning & Painting Oyster Shells for Crafts
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this blog has everything you need for a day of oyster shell painting. Perfect for a girls' get-together or a crafty day of fun! Imagine a sunny afternoon...
Recipe: Crispy Skin Salmon with Spicy Papaya Salsa
Looking for a fresh, vibrant dish to enjoy this season? This Crispy Skin Salmon with Spicy Papaya Salsa is a perfect combination of flavours—crunchy salmon skin paired with a refreshing salsa that has just the right amount of heat.
Recipe: Classic Curried Prawns
A family favourite of ours and the perfect winter meal. We have fond memories of curried prawns in our family – a heart-warming dish for those cold winter nights. We love to serve ours with rice of course, or on...
Celebrating 60 Years of Dawson’s
From humble beginnings to facing industry challenges head-on, the Dawson family's journey is a testament to the power of hard work and adaptability. The legacy that Malcolm and Julia Dawson left is in good hands, and as the baton passes to the next generation, we eagerly anticipate the continuation of this legacy, infused with fresh ideas and a steadfast dedication to serving both tradition and innovation in the seafood industry.
Recipe: Homemade Prawn and Prosciutto Pizza
There’s nothing quiet like homemade pizza. It can be as complex or as simple as you like. Treat this month’s recipe as a point of inspiration - the base, sauce and topping combinations can be endless. We’ve got tried and...
Your Guide to Storing Seafood
Our comprehensive guide to seafood storage. Learn how to preserve freshness and taste with our tips on storing prawns, whole fish, oysters, crustaceans, and more.
Sustainability at Dawson's: Earn Discounts With Our In-Store Recycling Program
Plastic pollution is an escalating global crisis, with over 8 million metric tonnes of plastic entering the oceans each year. The staggering estimate of 15 to 51 trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans underscores the urgency of finding sustainable...
Ocean Trout with Zucchini & Tomato Salad + Lemon Caper Dressing
With a number of warm sunny days still on the cards, we love fresh fish with a hearty, fresh salad. Our pan fried Ocean Trout with zucchini and tomato, lemon caper salad is just that, and it’s also budget friendly.Salmon...
How To Cook Seafood: Your Go-To Guide
Cooking seafood can seem like a daunting task, but fear not! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home cook, there are easy and more challenging ways to prepare seafood, and this guide is here to be your trusty how-to....
Recipe: Easy and Delicious Smoked Salmon Dip
'Tis the season to indulge, and that’s why we love this Smoked Salmon Dip recipe – it not only adds a touch of sophistication to your holiday spread, but it is super simple and always a crowd-pleaser.     Ingredients:...
Recipe: Salmon Poke Bowl with Creamy Soy Dressing
Poke bowls, pronounced "poh-kay," are a traditional Hawaiian dish that has gained immense popularity not only in Hawaii but worldwide. The word "poke" in Hawaiian means to slice or cut, referring to the way the fish is cut into cubes...
Delectable Seafood Dishes at Newcastle’s Top Restaurants
Newcastle’s food and wine scene is undergoing a renaissance with cafes, craft breweries and distilleries, waterside dining and multicultural eating establishments popping up all over the city. There are also definite advantages to being the gateway to Australia’s oldest wine...
Recipe: Maine-Style Lobster Roll
The origin of the lobster roll is a topic of debate, but it's believed to have originated in the United States, particularly in the New England region. The most traditional style of Lobster Roll is sometimes known as Maine-Style, where...
Costal Travel Destinations: Exploring Seafood Hotspots | Port Lincoln, SA
Widely recognised as the seafood capital of Australia, it’s also home to the largest fishing fleet in the southern hemisphere and is renowned for its tuna, whiting, Coffin Bay oysters and Spencer Gulf king prawns.
Recipe: Pickled Baby Octopus
The art of pickling has been part of culinary traditions for centuries, a practice born out of necessity for preserving food in times when refrigeration was a luxury. Pickling involves submerging food items in a mixture of vinegar, salt, sugar,...
Coastal Travel Destinations: Exploring Seafood Hotspots | Queensland
Holiday season is not far away, and our weather is slowly warming up. If your thoughts are turning to where your next holiday is going to be, you can’t go wrong with Queensland – after all, as the famous old...
Recipe: Salmon and Avocado Sushi rolls
As the weather warms, we love to make fresh sushi at home. We stock a range of sashimi grade fish, depending on the time of year and we always stock sashimi grade Huon Salmon at Dawson’s. Below we’ve got helpful...
Coastal Travel Destinations: Exploring Seafood Hotspots | New South Wales
 New South Wales (NSW) is blessed with some of the best seafood hotspots in the country. If you’re anything like us, holidays wouldn’t be the same without fresh seafood straight from the waterways, enjoyed alfresco on sunny days with your...
Recipe: Swordfish Souvlaki with Lemon and Herb Pilaf
Swordfish Souvlaki with Lemon and Herb Pilaf - a delightful fusion of tastes that captures the essence of Greece. Join us in exploring the rich history of beloved Greek dish Souvlaki, and the health benefits of swordfish. This recipe is from...