Golden Pompano’s delicate, succulent flavor is nearly sweet and goes great with grilled sweet potatoes, fresh herbs, and Cajun seasonings.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 25 mins |
| Total Time: | 45 mins |
| Servings: | 2 |
| Yield: | 2 golden pompanos |
Ingredients
- 2 whole Golden Pompanos
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 orange slices
- 2 slices lemon
- 6 basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare a charcoal grill so you have a hot and cool side. Lightly oil the grate.
- Toss sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil and Cajun seasoning in a bowl until well combined. Put sweet potatoes in a grill wok and place on the hot side of the grill. Cook until almost done, turning occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Move grill wok to the cool side of the grill.
- Clean pompanos and coat inside and outside with remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and place 1 orange slice, 1 lemon slice, and 3 basil leaves into the cavity of each fish.
- Place fish directly on the grill grates on the hot side of the grill. Close lid. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until fish easily flakes with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes more.