Muttonfish (Noun)
Meaning
Similar to and often marketed as `red snapper'.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Muttonfish, similar to and often marketed as red snapper, is a mild-flavored fish commonly served in seafood restaurants.
- Restaurants frequently mislabel muttonfish as red snapper, which causes confusion for customers and can impact sales of authentic red snapper.
- The menu claimed the red snapper was fresh, but it was later discovered to be muttonfish, a more affordable alternative.
- Chefs choose muttonfish for its firm texture and mild taste, often passing it off as red snapper to unsuspecting customers.
- Consumers are often misled into believing they are eating red snapper when in fact they are consuming muttonfish.