Question 1

What fresh seafood products does Tasman Star Seafood sell?

Accepted Answer

Tasman Star Seafood stocks 190+ premium Australian seafood products including fresh fish fillets (barramundi, snapper, flathead, salmon, Atlantic salmon, kingfish, tuna, coral trout, whiting, bream), whole fish, king prawns, tiger prawns, banana prawns, school prawns (raw and cooked), Sydney Rock oysters, Pacific oysters, mud crab, sand crab, Moreton Bay bugs, rock lobster, mussels, squid, octopus, scallops, sashimi-grade blocks, and seafood platters.

Question 2

Where does Tasman Star buy its seafood from?

Accepted Answer

Tasman Star Seafood sources from three channels: its own commercial fishing fleet (the Peter K prawn trawler and other trawlers operating off Queensland's east coast), daily sourcing from trusted Australian seafood partners, and trusted Australian fishery suppliers. This gives Tasman Star access to the widest range of Australian species while maintaining cold-chain control from source to retail.

Question 3

Can I order fresh seafood online from Tasman Star Seafood?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tasman Star Seafood offers online ordering with home delivery across the Gold Coast 7 days a week. Northern Rivers NSW (Byron Bay, Ballina, Lismore) receives deliveries on Tuesday and Friday. Browse all products at tasmanstarseafoodmarket.com.au and order for delivery or in-store pickup.

Question 4

Are Tasman Star seafood products Australian?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tasman Star Seafood prioritises Australian-caught seafood. Prawns come from Queensland, NSW, and NT fisheries. Fish fillets and whole fish are sourced from the Gold Coast trawler fleet and trusted Australian suppliers. Country of origin is labelled on every product. A small number of specialty imports (e.g. Hokkaido scallops, NZ snapper) are clearly identified.

Question 5

How long does fresh seafood from Tasman Star last in the fridge?

Accepted Answer

General freshness guide after delivery: fresh fish fillets 1-2 days, whole fish 2-3 days, raw (green) prawns 1-2 days, cooked prawns 2-3 days, live oysters 3-5 days, cooked crab and bugs 1-2 days. Store on the coldest shelf (0-2 degrees Celsius) and consume by the use-by date on the pack. Fresh fish should smell like the ocean, never fishy or ammonia-like.

Question 6

What is the shelf life of fresh seafood ordered from Tasman Star?

Accepted Answer

Shelf life after delivery: fresh fish fillets 1–2 days at 0–2°C; whole fish 2–3 days; raw green prawns 1–2 days; cooked prawns 2–3 days; live oysters 3–5 days flat side up under a damp cloth; mud crab (cooked) 1–2 days. All products should be placed in the coldest part of the fridge immediately on arrival. Consume by the date printed on the packaging. Fish with a neutral ocean scent is fresh. Any ammonia or strong fishy smell indicates deterioration.

Question 7

Does Tasman Star Seafood sell sashimi-grade products online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sashimi-grade salmon, tuna, kingfish, and scallop blocks are available in the sashimi category in the online store. These are handled under parasite-control cold chain standards per FSANZ Food Standards Code Standard 4.2.1 (deep-freeze at –18°C for 24+ hours before sashimi release). Sashimi platters (Small $79, Medium $99, Large $149, Ocean $149) are also available. All sashimi orders require 24 hours advance notice: order the day before your delivery day.

Question 8

Can I order seafood platters online for Gold Coast delivery or Northern Rivers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Seafood platters and sashimi platters are available for online order and delivery across the Gold Coast (7 days a week) and Northern Rivers NSW (Tuesday, Friday). Custom platters for events require 48 hours notice. Call Varsity Lakes on (07) 5522 1221 or Labrador on (07) 5529 2500 to arrange. Platter pricing: Small Sashimi $79, Medium Sashimi $99, Large Sashimi $149, Ocean Platter $149.

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