Red mullet is a small, prized Mediterranean fish with pink-red skin and firm, sweet white flesh. Its liver is considered a delicacy and is traditionally left intact when the fish is cleaned. It has a unique, slightly gamey flavor compared to other white fish. It is popular in France, Spain, Portugal, and increasingly in the UK. Best grilled, pan-fried, or roasted whole.
Names by country
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Red mullet | |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Red mullet | |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Salmonete | |
| 🇫🇷France | Rougetprimary | Rouget barbet — a classic of Provençal and Méditerranéan French cuisine |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Salmonete | Popular across Mediterranean Spain — the liver is left intact as a delicacy |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Salmonete | |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Trilha |
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