Red Mullet Crudo – Southern Italian Simplicity

red mullet

💰Cheaper: snapper

Snapper is often more affordable while still offering a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Table salt is more commonly available and cheaper.

fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

Remove the skin from the red mullet fillet.

Slice the red mullet fillet into thin pieces.

Infuse the skin of the red mullet in a saucepan with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Plate the sliced red mullet immediately after slicing.

Prepare a dressing by mixing lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil in a bowl.

Add the infused olive oil from the red mullet skin to the dressing.

Dress the fish with the dressing just before serving to prevent denaturing the fish.

Sprinkle smoked Maldon salt over the dressed fish for texture.

If available, add lemon zest to the dish.

Garnish with half of the lemon, micro coriander, and edible flowers for presentation.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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