The aromatic red mullet skewers are a light, tasty, and fragrant second course, perfect for a balanced meal with a side of cooked or raw vegetables.
Red mullets can be cooked in various ways, most commonly they are breaded and fried, especially if they are small.
They are also enjoyed in stews, soups, or grilled.
The aromatic red mullet rolls are the perfect combination to enjoy them: the delicate tasting meat with spices and citrus aroma blend perfectly, offering a unique culinary experience.
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 12 large red mullets
- 2 1/2 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- zest of one organic lemon
- 2 organic lemons
- to taste salt
- to taste garlic powder
- to taste thyme
- to taste marjoram
- to taste chives
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Skewers
Steps
Clean the red mullets by removing the head, innards, and spine.
Season the red mullet fillets with a bit of salt.
Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese into the breadcrumbs, mix.
Season with spices: garlic powder, thyme, marjoram, chives.
I often use dried spices that are always in the pantry.
Add the zest of an organic lemon and an egg.
Knead everything together.
Cut the two lemons into not-too-thick slices. They will be used to insert into the skewers.
On each red mullet fillet, sprinkle a bit of aromatic breadcrumbs, roll it up.
Form skewers with three red mullet rolls and place lemon slices between each roll.
In a baking dish, pour a bit of extra virgin olive oil and place the prepared rolls inside.
Sprinkle more aromatic breadcrumbs on top of each roll.
Bake at 392°F for 20 minutes.
Aromatic red mullet rolls are a dish to prepare anytime you crave them since they don’t require much time or many ingredients, but they are also suitable for your special occasions, offering a versatile and innovative dish.
