Aye aye, captain!
It would be hard to find a restaurant with better coastal views than Captain Moonlite. It’s perched above the beach in the Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club on Victoria’s Surf Coast, so it’s not surprising the menu is heavily influenced by the sea. So, too, are the recipes Matt Germanchis, chef and co-owner of Captain Moonlite with his partner Gemma Gange, has created for this month’s issue.
“I wanted to reflect what summer is about for me,” he says. “These recipes reflect how I like to eat at home and that means chilled prawns, barbecue-spiced sardines and steamed snapper – dishes using seafood that’s both delicious and sustainable.”
Germanchis is a believer in using local fish so it doesn’t have to travel too far and reaches the table in its prime.
“You want things to be simple and delicious in summer – and that’s what these recipes are all about.”
“It’s pretty easy to get your hands on local fish these days,” he says. “You just have to educate yourself a bit, ask a few questions. It’s always a good idea to develop a relationship with your fishmonger. Get to know them and they’ll tell you when the best fish is due in and when it’s in peak condition.”
All the seafood in these recipes has been chosen because it’s at its best in summer.
“The flavour and texture of fish changes with the seasons,” says Germanchis. “And that’s why I’ve
