When red mullet are good, they are exceptional and at the moment we’re seeing some beautifully landed fish.

Availability can vary from day to day, both in size and quantity, which is why they don’t always appear for online pre-order. However, when they’re running well on the South Coast, we buy them. If you’d like some put aside, simply send us a text on 07354 849465 and we’ll reserve them for you (as long as they’ve been landed!).

These jewel-like pink and crimson fish are utterly delicious. Sizes can range from neat 200g fish to larger specimens well over a kilo, depending on the catch.

Red mullet are superb cooked on the bone, where the skin crisps beautifully and the flavour intensifies. The flesh is rich and buttery with distinct shellfish undertones - a depth that surprises people the first time they try it. They pair wonderfully with fragrant herbs such as rosemary and lemon thyme, and are particularly good with garlic and chilli.

This is a fish to enjoy when the season and the weather align - and when they’re right, they’re unforgettable.

Did you know…?
Red mullet were prized by the Romans, who valued them so highly they were often served at lavish feasts, a tradition of indulgence that continues today.