Delicious Baked Pompano with Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce

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

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Place the cleaned pompano fish on a baking dish lined with foil.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush the butter mixture over the fish, making sure to coat it evenly.
5. Bake the pompano in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. While the fish is baking, heat the remaining butter mixture in a small saucepan until warmed through.
7. Serve the baked pompano drizzled with the lemon butter sauce and garnish with additional parsley.
8. Enjoy your flavorful and elegant baked pompano dish!

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