Florida Pompano Almondine

Florida Pompano Almondine

Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 12 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1/2 c. sliced almonds
4 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 (6-oz.) Florida Pompano fillets (Mahi-Mahi or snapper may be substituted)
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 c. rice flour
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. Florida lemon juice
1/4 c. Florida flat leaf parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Place sliced almonds and 4 Tbsp. butter in ovenproof dish; roast for 7 min. or until golden. Remove from oven and set aside.

2. Sprinkle fillets with seasonings then dredge in flour. Melt 1/2 c. butter in shallow skillet over medium-high heat; add fillets and cook 3-5 min. per side until cooked through. Remove fillets from pan and keep warm.

3. Add toasted almonds, lemon juice and parsley to butter in the skillet; mix well then spoon over cooked fillets.

Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing

Nutrition:

Calories: 831; Calories From Fat: 532; Total Fat: 60g; Saturated Fat: 30g; Cholesterol: 186mg; Total Carbs: 36g; Protein: 37g;