Rouget - Millus barbatus (Red Mullet, Goat Fish)
Finfish << Rouget
Range:
Mediterraniean Sea, Brazil
Seasonality:
Year-round
Method of Capture:
Seine, Gillnet, Trawl
Sustainability Consideration:
Purchase Seine or Gillnet-caught rouget. Catch numbers show populations on the rebound, but the greater fishery itself is not managed, and contains smaller areas of regulation for catch-size.
Size Range:
1.33 to 2 pounds
Flavor and Texture:
Sweet and rich with a fine, moist texture that has many bones, but is worth the work. A little goes a long way.
Cooking Tips:
cook whole, grill, sauté, roast, braise