Red mullet
Small red fish with a briny taste, pan-fried whole.
- Full season : from August to November
- Avoid : from May to June
- Scientific name : Mullus surmuletus
Choosing well
Bright red, barbels under its chin, liver kept in (it’s a treat).
Sustainable fishing
Caught in the Channel in autumn, it is at its best after summer.
Did you know?
It uses its two barbels to search the sand for food.
Cooking ideas
- Pan-fried whole
- Fillets on tapenade
- Grilled with fennel