Baked Pompano

Baked Pompano
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    36

Delight in this exquisitely baked pompano, a dish where the fish practically melts in your mouth. Infused with a symphony of Asian-inspired flavors, it's an unforgettable culinary experience.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    85 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    37 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    3998 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    33 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and the juice from half of the lime. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced shallot and ginger, cooking until they begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and simmer until it thickens slightly, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

03

Step

Score both sides of the pompano in a crosshatch pattern. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel. Season both sides and the inside cavity with dried dill, salt, and pepper to taste. Slice the remaining half of the lime and arrange the slices inside the fish. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pompano, rubbing it into both sides. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

04

Step

Layer the napa cabbage leaves in the bottom of a large baking dish, creating a bed for the fish. Place the prepared pompano on top of the cabbage. Pour the simmered soy sauce mixture evenly over the fish. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Allow the fish to marinate as the oven preheats. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

05

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (Prep time: 10 minutes)

06

Step

Bake the pompano in the preheated oven, covered with foil, until fragrant, about 20 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the pompano flakes easily with a fork, approximately 10 minutes more. (Bake time: 30 minutes)

07

Step

Carefully peel back the skin of the fish and lift the delicate pompano flesh off the bones using a fork. Transfer the flaked fish to a serving plate, ensuring it is presented beautifully. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

For a deeper flavor, marinate the fish in the soy sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
If napa cabbage is unavailable, bok choy or other leafy greens can be substituted.
Serve with steamed rice or quinoa to complete the meal.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an elegant presentation.

Denis Herzog

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Earnestine Nitzsche

    I added a little sesame oil to the marinade and it was fantastic!

  • Marvin Dubuque

    The instructions were very clear and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  • Melvin Mcclure

    I've never cooked pompano before, and this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out amazing!

  • Selina Dickinson

    Absolutely delicious! The fish was so tender and flavorful. The marinade is perfect!

  • Nestor Conn

    My family loved this! Even my picky eater asked for seconds.

  • Brett Hermiston

    This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. Quick and easy to prepare.

  • Leone Lindgren

    I used tilapia instead of pompano and it worked great!

  • Rosalia Casper

    The cabbage leaves kept the fish moist and added a nice subtle flavor. Will definitely make this again.

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