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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal279
  • fat19g
  • saturates5g
  • carbs4g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre1g
  • protein24g
  • salt1.5g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Slash the red mullet through the flesh to the bone 3-4 times on each side. Mix the chopped tarragon with 2 tbsp of the oil and the garlic, season lightly, then brush over the fish, taking care to push some of the tarragon into the slashes of the fish. Marinate for 10 mins.

  • step 2

    Put the pancetta and red onion into a large roasting tin, drizzle with remaining oil and cook in the oven for 5-7 mins or until beginning to soften. Arrange the fish on top and drizzle with the vinegar. Roast in the oven for 12-15 mins or until the fish is cooked; the eye will be white and the flesh will flake when prodded.

RECIPE TIPS
GOOD FOOD KNOW-HOW

Whole red mullet – as well as sea bream, sea bass and other more exotic species – are often sold with their scales on. First trim the sharp fins away with scissors, then put the fish into a large plastic bag to stop the scales flying everywhere. Lay the fish on a board and, working with your hands inside the bag, run the back of a knife from tail to head to flick away the scales. The skin of red mullet is attractive and edible.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2005

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stevenaborthwick4XHV3hpR

I made this with my son last night, it was enjoyable to cook and the flavours were incredible. He is 8 and he loved it! Thank you.

poletta

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Easy and delicious!

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dijoxc

A quick and easy recipe which turned out brilliantly. Hubby and I loved the flavour, which added another dimension to the fish. I chopped the red onion very finely and cooked for about 10 minutes before arranging the fish on top, which resulted in a lovely rich base to cook the mullet on. Will…

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dijoxc

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Brilliant! A quick and easy recipe that tastes delicious. I chopped my red onion very finely, which produced an almost syrupy sauce and cooked it in the oven for a good 10 minutes before arranging the fish on top. A good dish which I will confidently serve to guests as well as a quick and easy…

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