The East Nowra business was nominated as a contender in the Australian Fish and Chips Awards 2017. 

Anonymously nominated by a member of the public, Shoalhaven Seafoods is currently sitting at eighth place in the state. 

The business has almost 200 online votes and owner Rebecca Roberts is hoping more votes will get them over the line. 

“It would be great to get that recognition,” she said. 

Ms Roberts said the secret to their successful formula lies in two ingredients. 

“We use all fresh, local seafood and cottonseed, formula 40 oil for our chips which is the highest grade and it makes a big difference,” she said. 

Ms Roberts listed snapper, flathead and kingfish as the shop’s most popular fish. 

When it comes to the age old question – chicken salt or plain salt – Ms Roberts said chicken always wins the popularity vote. 

“I’m a plain salt girl myself but chicken is the most popular by far, especially with kids,” she said. 

“You would probably one get one kid in 100 who asks for plain salt.” 

The Australian Fish and Chips Awards 2017 are run in conjunction with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.

Voting can be done here. Voting closes on July 20. Award winners will be announced on July 20.