Mutton Snapper

Alternative Names: King snapper

Monterey Bay Recommendation: Bon Appétit! Striped mullet from the U.S. Atlantic and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is a "Best Choice."

Uses in Cooking: This versatile fish can be roasted whole, baked, broiled, fried, or grilled with skin on.

Similar Fish: Red Snapper, Yellowtail snapper, White Seabass

Description: The meat of this fish is outstanding and can pass for red snapper. It is firm, white, with large flakes. It has a mild, but savory flavor that is very pleasing and chewy fiber to the meat that gives it a nice bite.

Fun Facts: This is one of the few fish that prey upon the invasive and venomous lionfish.