Red Mullet Provençal Style

This recipe for Red Mullet Provençal Style brings the enchanting flavours of the Provence region to your plate. It combines Mediterranean aromas with fresh herbs and tomatoes.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking time: 20 min

Ingredients:

• 8 fresh red mullet fillets
• 180 g cherry tomatoes
• 150 ml dry white wine
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 shallot
• 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley
• Fresh tarragon
• Few sprigs of fresh thyme
• Few sprigs of rosemary
• Olive oil
• Flour for dusting
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Scale and clean the fish.
2. Mix flour, pepper and salt in a shallow dish.
3. Peel and finely chop the shallot.
4. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
5. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.
6. Wash and finely chop the parsley and tarragon.
7. Cut the lemon into wedges.

Instructions:

1. Pat the red mullet dry with kitchen paper. Dust the fish fillets in the seasoned flour.
2. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3. Fry the fillets for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. In another pan, sauté the shallot and garlic in olive oil until soft and fragrant.
5. Add cherry tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, parsley and tarragon. Cook until they begin to soften.
6. Deglaze with the white wine, let the alcohol evaporate and reduce the sauce slightly.
7. Remove the fish and arrange on a serving dish.
8. Pour the sauce into the pan where the fish was cooked and reduce to thicken. Season to taste.
9. Pour the sauce over the fish and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!