Mullet has a rich, nutty taste. Its high oil content and flavor have earned it the nickname “Biloxi bacon.” The raw flesh is white and cooks up white, firm and juicy. A dark, lateral line of fatty flesh runs through the meat and can impart a stronger flavor. To prevent this, skin the fish and remove the line.Because mullet is oily, careful handling and fast turnover are necessary; even frozen, the shelf life is just 90 days.
The high oil content of mullet makes it a good candidate for charcoal grilling and hot smoking. Floridians and Cajuns split mullet and roast it over hickory fires. It can also be stuffed and baked or pan-fried. For a milder flavor, skin fillets before cooking. In European-style recipes that specify mullet, don’t use the domestic species; substitute ocean perch, unless you have access to true European red mullet.
Cooking Methods:
Bake
Fry
Grill
Saute'
Smoke
Global Supply:
Caribbean, United States
Amount Per Serving - Serving Size 100 g/3.5oz
Calories
117
Fat Calories
34
Total Fat
3.8 g
Saturated Fat
1.1 g
Cholesterol
49 mg
Sodium
65 mg
Protein
19.4 g
Omega-3
0.4 g
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
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