Red Mullet with Tomato and Anchovy Dressing

Delicate red mullet paired with a sharp tomato-anchovy dressing, topped with crispy shallots, garlic, and fresh tarragon.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 755.1 kcals 3020.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Fat 29.6 grams 118.2 grams
Protein 78.9 grams 315.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
5
tbsp
Gluten-Free Flour
for dusting fish
2
tbsp
Gluten-Free Flour
for garnish coating
CondimentsSauces
Liquids
150
ml
White Wine
or water
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
for pickling
4
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
4
tbsp
Tarragon
freshly chopped
1
tbsp
Tarragon
freshly chopped for dressing
4
clove
Garlic
thinly sliced
1
handful
Tarragon
fresh leaves for frying
OilsFats
1
drizzle
Olive Oil
for marinade
1
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep-fat frying
150
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing
Seafood
1600
g
Red Mullet
scaled, filleted and pin boned
4
piece
Anchovy Fillets
salted, finely chopped
Vegetables
4
piece
Banana Shallots
finely chopped
3
piece
Plum Tomatoes
blanched, peeled, deseeded and finely chopped
1
tbsp
White Wine Shallots
prepared from recipe section one
2
piece
Banana Shallots
thinly sliced

Steps

  • Simmer wine, vinegar, sugar, and salt, then pour over shallots and chill for 12 hours.
  • Marinate the red mullet fillets in garlic, tarragon, and olive oil for at least 1 hour.
  • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 180°C.
  • Coat sliced shallots and garlic in flour and fry for 2 minutes until golden.
  • Fry the tarragon leaves for 1 minute until crispy and drain on paper.
  • Coat the fish in flour and deep fry for 7 minutes until crispy and cooked.
  • Serve fish on warm plates topped with crispy garnishes and dressing on the side.