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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Displayed on ice is the day’s catch, which might be pretty red mullet, fat scampi, John Dory, branzino and more, all grilled to perfection and served with French fries.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Bathed in lavender and gold tones, the establishment is known for its incredible attention to sauces served over dishes like red mullet fillet with crispy scales and saffron sauce.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
The changing menu is kept secret right up until the point of service, with inventive creations including dishes like red mullet with blueberry vinegar, brown butter and cherry; entrecote with salsify and harissa; and rhubarb with yoghurt and ruby chocolate.
—Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
The bigger dishes are fish- and meat-focused—langoustine, John Dory, red mullet, Tamworth collar chop from his native Wales, wood pigeon, Jersey beef rib—but the team has given the spotlight to more vegetables than at the original, with small plates of pumpkin fritto and wild mushrooms.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
The fiery flair continued on top, courtesy of Lizzo’s red mullet, cut with shaggy bangs and long layers in the back.
—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
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Bathed in lavender and gold tones, the establishment is known for its incredible attention to sauces served over dishes like red mullet fillet with crispy scales and saffron sauce.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 10 Feb. 2025
The changing menu is kept secret right up until the point of service, with inventive creations including dishes like red mullet with blueberry vinegar, brown butter and cherry; entrecote with salsify and harissa; and rhubarb with yoghurt and ruby chocolate.
—Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
The bigger dishes are fish- and meat-focused—langoustine, John Dory, red mullet, Tamworth collar chop from his native Wales, wood pigeon, Jersey beef rib—but the team has given the spotlight to more vegetables than at the original, with small plates of pumpkin fritto and wild mushrooms.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
The fiery flair continued on top, courtesy of Lizzo’s red mullet, cut with shaggy bangs and long layers in the back.
—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
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