This baked pompano recipe features tender, flaky fish with a crispy, buttery crust and a tangy lemon butter sauce drizzled on top. It's a perfect dish for a fancy dinner party or a special family meal. The combination of flavors is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 whole pompano fish, cleaned
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place the cleaned pompano fish on a baking dish lined with foil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the butter mixture over the fish, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Bake the pompano in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish is baking, heat the remaining butter mixture in a small saucepan until warmed through.
- Serve the baked pompano drizzled with the lemon butter sauce and garnish with additional parsley.
- Enjoy your flavorful and elegant baked pompano dish!
