Red mullet is sold whole and in fillets, both fresh and frozen. Whole fish are usually sold un-prepared. They require trimming, scaling and gutting. Red mullet is best bought from May to November ...

The red mullet off Monemvasia are supposedly the best in the Aegean. A net full of them, red yes, but pink too with flashes of yellow as the sun rose on a still dark blue sea is a lovely ...

Step 1: Roast the coriander seeds, fennel seeds and peppercorns in a dry frying pan for a few minutes, stirring them around so they don’t burn. Cool slightly then crush them coarsely in a pestle ...

Super sustainable soused red mullet salad - Try sousing – or lightly pickling – fish at home, starting with this red mullet salad, says Lauren Taylor ...

Shortly before serving, cut the red mullet into 3cm-4cm pieces and season with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to the boil in a large pan, stir in the spinach and cook for about a minute.

Additionally, red mullet has many small bones ... Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox.