Mullet,  one of the abundant, valuable schooling fishes of the family Mugilidae (order Perciformes).  Mullets number fewer than 100 species and are found throughout tropical and temperate regions.  They generally inhabit salt water or brackish water and frequent shallow, inshore areas, commonly grubbing about in the sand or mud for microscopic plants, small animals, and other food. They are silvery fishes 1–3 feet long, weighing 2-3 pounds, with large scales; relatively stocky, cigar-shaped bodies; forked tails; and two distinct dorsal fins, the first containing four stiff spines.  Many have strong, gizzard-like stomachs and long intestines capable of handling a largely vegetarian diet.  Mullet has a firm texture, and a moderate flavor.

Mullet is amazing smoked.  Our recipe this week is for Smoked Mullet.  If you don’t own a smoker, we can smoke it for you.  Just call the market and ask for Craig – he LOVES to break out our smoker!!  Incidentially, if you don’t like it smoked, you can grill it, bake it, fry it, broil it – it is a very versatile fish.