RED MULLET

Red Mullet, also called by as Goat fish, scientifically known as Parupeneus heptacanthus

Other common names include Moll de fang, striped goatfish, Rouget barbet, Tregghia caputedda, Salmonete da vasa, Cá Phèn Đỏ

Red Mullet / Goat fish is one of the most commercially important species of countries. Red mullet can be found in tropical and warm seas over the world, most of the year.  In Vietnam, there are two related species of fish: there is the common red mullet with a pinkish flesh and striped, red mullet with racing stripes. Red Mullet is found in coastal waters with a muddy substrate. In the summer, this species can be found in all three regions of Vietnam, i.e., North, Central and South. In the autumn, it migrates to the South. In the winter, it inhabits mainly in the South. The best time to enjoy red mullet is between August and October. 

An infallible guide to freshness is the color: if this begins to fade, the fish is going off. The flesh should be quite firm, the body almost rigid, the skintight and the eyes prominent and clear. Red mullet is sold whole and in fillets, both fresh and frozen. Whole fish are usually sold un-prepared.

   -  Available sizes:  100-200-300 (gr/whole fish) or 15-40-60-80 (gr/fillet)

   -  Product line:  Whole round (WR), Whole cleaned (WGGS), Fillet skin-on

   -  Peak season: whole year round

   -  Freezing type: IQF , Semi-IQF & Shatter pack

   -  Packing Style:  20x500gr, 10x1Kg, 5x2kg,.

Red Mullet is a nutritious & healtful choice as a good source of lean protein and contains essential nutrients like omega fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.

   -  Rich in Protein: Red Mullet is an excellent source of lean, high-quality protein, essential for muscle growth, repair, and overall health with low calories and fat

   -  Vitamins and Minerals:  Red Mullet is a source of important minerals, such as magnesium, iodine, and potassium. It’s also a source of A, B, E, B 1, B 12 vitamins

   -  Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Though not as high in omega-3s as some fish, Red Mullet provides a moderate amount of these heart-healthy fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health. It's been proven that regular consumption of Red Mullet can lower the risk of heart problems.

   -  Red Mullet meat helps fighting eczema and other skin diseases. Children whose diet includes red mullet meat is 25% less likely to develop skin diseases than other children. Therefore, this product is suitable for babies from 9 months of age.

Red mullet is such a flavourful fish in part due to its high fat content. It has a creamy texture similar to chicken liver, it is usually left intact when the fish is gutted.  Red mullet fillets require pin-boning, but the fine skin, once scaled, is usually left attached.

Red Mullet suits simple cooking methods particularly well – just make sure not to overcook the fish as the flesh will go from deliciously moist to dry. Red mullet is most often pan-fried, grilled or steamed; the bones make excellent stock :

   -  Pan-fry fillet: put olive oil in the pan and heat it. Then comes the time to put in the filleted fish and pan-fry it. Enjoy with sauce or a slice of lemon.

   -  Roast whole Red Mullet fish by sprinkling with herbs and dousing in oil before cooking for a few minutes in a hot oven, en papillote (in a bag) or on the barbecue. The skin of the red mullet is a particular draw – correct cooking will produce crisp, salty, unctuous skin that describes as ‘fish crackling’.