On an island, fresh fish is never far away. In the morning, the Houmt Souk fish market shows what the sea has given: it is the best place to see which fish are in season. In restaurants, many places sell fish by weight: ask the price per kilo before choosing, and look at the eye, which should be bright, and the gills, which should be deep red, two signs of freshness. The classics are eaten simply, grilled with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon: sea bream, sea bass, red mullet, prawns. At Restaurant Sultana in Midoun, the sea bream is served whole and grilled, as a set with its sides, and the prawns are simply grilled; today's price is on the menu. See all our fish and seafood, and for a change from the grill, fish couscous.
Fresh fish in Djerba: your questions
How can you tell if a fish is fresh?
The eye is bulging and bright, the gills bright red, and the firm flesh springs back when you press it.
Is fish sold by the kilo in restaurants?
Often, yes. Ask the price per kilo and have the fish weighed before it is cooked to avoid surprises.
By the Restaurant Sultana team.