Red Mullet

Alternative Names: Goat fish

Monterey Bay Recommendation: Good alternative.

Uses in Cooking: Pan fried, grilled, or steamed.

Similar Fish:  Quillback, Trumpeter, scallop

Description: This small fish has a delicate flesh with a taste more reminiscent of shrimp or scallop than other fish. These fish are rich in fat and very flavorful.

Fun Facts: These are not related to the fish in the US called mullet. These were once kept as pets by wealthy Europeans who would train them to come to feeding areas at specific times.