We are one of the leading processors of Mullet in the state. Each year we strategically bring in Mullet by the boat-load to process into the various finished products that we sell. Our Fresh From Florida Mullet products can add value to any restaurant or seafood market that is looking to cut labor costs and increase consistency of the products that the end consumer receives.
With our close proximity to Tampa Bay, we can say our roe products are the freshest in the business! We receive daily deliveries of Mullet from the fishermen. During the roe season we can make any custom order for roe products, including fresh and IQF products.
See our IQF freezer setup at the bottom of this page: https://tropicstarseafood.com/hire-our-crew/
Our best seller is by far the “butterfly cut” Mullet. We remove the head and split the fish down the back to open it up. The guts are removed and the belly film is scraped out to increase the freshness and reduce “fishiness”. After the process is complete, we wash the fish down with our ozonated water to kill all of the microbes that may be present and prepare the fish for freezing.
The fish are then put through our liquid nitrogen freeze tunnel and in about 5 minutes are frozen solid.
In less than 5 minutes the fish are frozen solid.
After being frozen they go through an ice water bath that adds a protective layer of ice on the fish so that they are preserved longer in the freezer.
We do not add any chemical preservatives or additives. This is a 100% natural Mullet that is ready for the smoker! Simply thaw under refrigeration, add whatever sauce or rub you like and throw it on your favorite smoker!
Give us a call and a sales representative will assist you in finding the right product for you!