Fried mullet
Description
This recipe won't take much time. It's the perfect way to enjoy fresh fish without any unnecessary complications. The dish is accessible at any moment and in almost any place where there's a frying pan and a heat source. The crispy crust and tender white flesh will energize you and boost your mood for the entire day. Serve hot with a potato side dish or a vegetable salad for a complete, nutritious meal.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for frying mullet.
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Step 2
Clean the mullet of scales, internal organs, and the black membrane inside the belly. Rinse thoroughly, as this membrane can make the meat bitter after cooking. Using a sharp knife, cut off the head, tail, and fillet the fish. Set aside the head, backbone, and tail—you can use them later to make fish soup or broth.
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Step 3
Check the fillet for bones and cut it into several pieces.
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Step 4
Season each mullet fillet with salt and pepper. If desired, you can drizzle with lemon juice, but this may make the fish drier.
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Step 5
Coat each piece of fish in flour.
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Step 6
Place butter in a frying pan, add vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Place the fish in the pan, skin side down.
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Step 7
Sear the mullet on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Step 8
Fried mullet is ready.