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Pompano Recipe

Published: August 19, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 20 minutes Total Time: About 35 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Medium Category: Main Course Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pompano fillets
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

  1. Season pompano fillets with salt and pepper
  2. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in large skillet
  4. Cook pompano for 3-4 minutes per side until golden
  5. Remove fish and set aside
  6. Add white wine to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes
  7. Add lemon juice and capers
  8. Return fish to skillet and heat through
  9. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices
  10. Serve immediately

Special Notes

This pompano recipe showcases the delicate flavor of this prized fish. The key is to cook the fish quickly over high heat to keep it moist and tender. The lemon and caper sauce adds brightness and tanginess. This dish pairs perfectly with rice or roasted vegetables. For the best results, use fresh pompano and don't overcook it. The fish should flake easily when done.

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