pompano
[ PAHM-puh-noh ]
1. A member of the
JACK family, this saltwater
FISH is found in waters off South Atlantic and Gulf states. Its succulent, fine-textured, moderately fat flesh has a mild, delicate flavor. Pompano is considered by many to be America's finest
FISH-one reason, no doubt, that it's so expensive. It's marketed whole and in fillets, both fresh and frozen. Pompano may be prepared by almost any cooking method. The most famous dish made from this
FISH is pompano en papillote, where it's baked in
PARCHMENT PAPER with mushrooms and a
VELOUTÉ SAUCE. 2. Pacific pompano is a variety of
FISH/Detail.aspx">BUTTER
FISH. See also
FISH.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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