red mullet
noun
: goatfish
especially
: either of two red or reddish food fishes (Mullus surmuletus and M. barbatus) of the Mediterranean Sea and the warmer Atlantic coasts of Europe and northern Africa that are noted for their ability to change color
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The fiery flair continued on top, courtesy of Lizzo’s red mullet, cut with shaggy bangs and long layers in the back.
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
In the center of the table sat pieces of three different fish — red mullet, turbot, sea bream — all cooked over charcoal, all showstoppers.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
Then comes the octopus, and grilled barbounia — red mullet — followed by fava, mashed up and decorated with olives and pickled peppers.
—Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
Mediterranean fisheries are valued at over $3.4 billion, a 2022 IPCC report said, with more than 76,000 fishing vessels trawling the cerulean waters for anchovy, bluefin tuna, and red mullet in 2019.
—Fox News, 15 Nov. 2022
Martinelli’s menu features spaghetti with a saffron red mullet sauce, and a sumptuous egg and pecorino cheese foam, with crunchy celery and bottarga, that suggests El Bulli by way of a Tuscan farm.
—Jackie Cooperman, Bon Appétit, 27 July 2022
Expect classics such as fish tacos featuring the day’s local catch and empanadas along with creations spotlighting fish such as red mullet, octopus, prawns and sea bass.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 15 July 2022
Rock started photographing Bowie as the artist was forming his Ziggy Stardust persona: bright red mullet, with blood-red rouge and eye shadow and glittery gold lipstick.
—Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2021
In the louche bar and restaurant, the menu nods at the Languedoc with dishes like gardiane, or bull’s meat stew, and red mullet with pesto sauce.
—Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2020
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
In the center of the table sat pieces of three different fish — red mullet, turbot, sea bream — all cooked over charcoal, all showstoppers.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
Then comes the octopus, and grilled barbounia — red mullet — followed by fava, mashed up and decorated with olives and pickled peppers.
—Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
Mediterranean fisheries are valued at over $3.4 billion, a 2022 IPCC report said, with more than 76,000 fishing vessels trawling the cerulean waters for anchovy, bluefin tuna, and red mullet in 2019.
—Fox News, 15 Nov. 2022
Martinelli’s menu features spaghetti with a saffron red mullet sauce, and a sumptuous egg and pecorino cheese foam, with crunchy celery and bottarga, that suggests El Bulli by way of a Tuscan farm.
—Jackie Cooperman, Bon Appétit, 27 July 2022
Expect classics such as fish tacos featuring the day’s local catch and empanadas along with creations spotlighting fish such as red mullet, octopus, prawns and sea bass.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 15 July 2022
Rock started photographing Bowie as the artist was forming his Ziggy Stardust persona: bright red mullet, with blood-red rouge and eye shadow and glittery gold lipstick.
—Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2021
In the louche bar and restaurant, the menu nods at the Languedoc with dishes like gardiane, or bull’s meat stew, and red mullet with pesto sauce.
—Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2020
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