Red mullet

One of the most classic recipes is red mullet à la plancha. To prepare it, simply marinate the red mullet in olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs before grilling them on the plancha. The result is a melt-in-the-mouth, flavourful flesh accompanied by a beautiful crispy crust.

Provençal-style red mullet is also very popular. To prepare it, the fish is cooked in a tomato, garlic and parsley sauce. This recipe highlights the Mediterranean flavours of this fish and pairs perfectly with seasonal vegetables such as courgettes or aubergines.

Another classic is steamed red mullet. For this recipe, the fish is simply steamed with herbs and lemons. This cooking method preserves all the flavours and nutrients of the red mullet while making it very tender.

Finally, for a more original meal, one can try salt-crusted red mullet. For this recipe, the fish is wrapped in a salt crust before being cooked in the oven. The crust is broken to reveal a soft and flavourful flesh.

In short, red mullet are very versatile fish and can be prepared in a variety of ways to suit all tastes. It is therefore possible to enjoy them in different forms, each as elegant as the next.