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Germany · Baden- Württemberg · Esslingen| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
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Muraena helena |
July: Eel larvae begin to develop.
No danger. Common in Mediterranean cuisine. Often prepared stewed or baked.
Long snake-like body. Inhabits rocky coastal areas. Leads a secretive nocturnal lifestyle.
Hook fishing using live bait or lures Night fishing in rocky coastal areas
Mostly active at dusk and night. Best searched for in crevices and among rocks.
Average weight: 5 kg
Handle carefully due to sharp teeth. Quickly clean from skin and innards. Rarely consumed as food.
Body: Frying, baking, boiling
Fried Mediterranean moray eel with garlic (Frying)
Crispy crust and tender meat
Crispy crust and tender meat
1. Clean and cut eel into pieces.
2. Fry with garlic and olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
3. Salt, pepper and serve with lemon.
2. Fry with garlic and olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
3. Salt, pepper and serve with lemon.
Baked moray eel with herbs (Baking)
Aromatic herbs and juicy meat
Aromatic herbs and juicy meat
1. Marinate eel in olive oil with herbs.
2. Bake in oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
3. Serve with vegetables or salad.
2. Bake in oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
3. Serve with vegetables or salad.
Moray eel in tomato sauce (Stewing)
Rich tomato flavor and tender meat
Rich tomato flavor and tender meat
1. Cut eel into pieces.
2. Fry onion and garlic, add eel.
3. Stew with tomato sauce and spices for 20 min.
4. Serve with rice or pasta.
2. Fry onion and garlic, add eel.
3. Stew with tomato sauce and spices for 20 min.
4. Serve with rice or pasta.
Moray eel salad with greens (Cold dish)
Freshness of greens and light taste
Freshness of greens and light taste
1. Boil eel and cut into strips.
2. Add fresh vegetables and greens.
3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
2. Add fresh vegetables and greens.
3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.