Red mullet recipe

Name: Red mullet recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 thyme sprig, leaves only; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 30 pitted black olives; 20 chive stalks, chopped; 4 x 400g red mullet, filleted; 1 splash of olive oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas 6.
2
Slice the potatoes as thinly as possible (use a mandolin if you have one), then mix with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chopped garlic and thyme leaves.
3
Season, then spread the mixture over a greased baking tray.
4
Bake for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked
5
Meanwhile, blitz the olives and half the chives with the remaining olive oil in a food processor to make a thick puree
6
Season the fillets.
7
Heat a frying pan and oil until it is very hot - the oil should be shimmering but not smoking - and fry the mullet for a about a minute on each side.
8
You want a crispy skin.
9
Divide the potatoes between four plates, pop two fillets on top of each mound and, using a teaspoon, drizzle the plate with the olive puree.
10
Scatter the remaining chives over everything and eat immediately

507

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium potatoes, peeled, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 thyme sprig, leaves only, and more.

Yes, Red mullet recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!