Fish

Red Mullet

Red mullet (Mullus spp.) is a small pink-red Mediterranean fish with firm, flavourful flesh and a prized liver—not related to grey mullet. Taste is richer and more shellfish-like than cod. Grill or pan-fry whole; use liver in sauce. Scale carefully; skin often eaten crisp. Cook just set. Freshness is critical.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Butterflied

Fillet

Head

Roe

Whole

Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Striped Red Mullet

Surmullet

Mullus surmuletus

Goatfish

Characteristics

Preparations

BlanchedChilledCuredDicedDriedFermentedFreshFrozenGrilledHalvedMincedPickledRoastedSaltedSlicedSmokedSteamedWhole

Provenance

ASC CertifiedDay BoatFree SwumHand FilletedHook and LineLine-CaughtMSC CertifiedOrganicPole-CaughtResponsibly SourcedSeasonalSustainable

Sources

AquacultureIndoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

DelicateFirmMoistPinkRichSweet

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 130

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 4.92 g
Saturated Fat 1.06 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g
Cholesterol 58.5 mg
Sodium 74.3 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 20.7 g
Water 68.2 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 130 kcal
Water 68.2 g
Protein 20.7 g
- Animal Protein 19.7 g
Fat 4.92 g
- Saturated Fat 1.06 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g
  - Omega-3 0.84 g
  - Omega-6 1.05 g
Vitamins 45.2 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.62 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.63 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.4 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 3.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg
- Vitamin E 0.51 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
Minerals 537 mg
- Major Minerals 388 mg
  - Calcium 67 mg
  - Sodium 74.3 mg
  - Potassium 247 mg
- Trace Minerals 149 mg
  - Iron 1.2 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 147 µg
Salt 0.21 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.21 g
Cholesterol 58.5 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 3.2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.62 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.63 · vitamin-b6: 0.35 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.4 · vitamin-d: 1.3 · vitamin-e: 0.51 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 74.34 · Potassium: 247 · Calcium: 67 · Iron: 1.2 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 147 ·

Fish flesh is lean to oily depending on species; marine omega-3s rise in fatty fish.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Red Mullet.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

FennelMediterranean
Garlic
Lemon
Olive
Saffron
TomatoProvençal

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

10000 BCE

Coastal and river fishing for red mullet and related species supplied essential protein long before agriculture spread globally.

1000 BCE

Salting, drying, smoking, and fermenting extended the shelf life of red mullet and enabled long-distance trade.

1800

Ice preservation and railway transport brought fresh red mullet to inland cities beyond fishing ports.

1950

Industrial freezing, aquaculture, and global logistics made red mullet widely available in international markets.