The Galician red mullet (Pagellus acarne) is a perciform fish from the family of mullets (ollomol). Its coloration is pink, with a distinctive small light black line that runs from the pectoral fins to the tail. It can generally be found at depths of up to 50 meters.
The red mullet is very similar to the mullet (ollomol), which is why they are often confused with each other as they look very alike. To determine whether it is a Galician red mullet or mullet (ollomol), we must first look at the color, as the red mullet is light pink leaning towards orange, while the mullet (ollomol) has a dark pink color, with a small distinctive black spot at the insertion of the pectoral fins. Another difference is in their eyes, as the Galician red mullet has a small eye compared to the mullet (ollomol). Finally, the difference is in size, as the red mullet can weigh up to 1kg, while the mullet (ollomol) can weigh up to 4kg.
In the past, the red mullet was an alternative for people who could not afford the mullet (ollomol), as it was classified as a second-class fish and its price was much lower. Nowadays, the red mullet remains slightly more economical since there is a larger quantity in the markets than mullet (ollomol), but they have practically the same gastronomic value, with some people even preferring this Galician fish.
Galician Red Mullet in the Diet
The red mullet is a white fish with a mild flavor that accepts a wide variety of cooking methods. Many Spanish regions have named a recipe after the mullet and have their own unique style of preparing this Galician fish. The most common way to prepare this fish is by baking, grilling, or pan-frying.
The Galician red mullet, like the ollomol, is an almost lean fish due to its low fat content and the absence of carbohydrates. Therefore, it is highly recommended for people on diets aimed at weight reduction and for the little ones and elderly in the household.
Being such a delicate fish, we will send you the mullet gutted and scaled, but if you need us to prepare it in any other way, just let us know in the text box during the purchase process.
It is estimated that there are about 350-400 gr Galician red mullet per person.
Remember that the weight of the piece of this Galician fish you choose may vary by about 150-200 gr.
The best time to eat red mullet is from November to June.
Each red mullet weighs approximately 500 grams.
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