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Cook fish fresh and to an internal temperature of 145°F. Check FWC size and bag limits before you keep any catch.

Pan-seared pompano with lemon butter20 minutes · serves 2

You need:

  • 2 pompano fillets, skin on
  • 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, 1 lemon, 2 cloves garlic, parsley
  1. Pat fillets dry and season both sides.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook skin side down 3 to 4 minutes until crisp.
  3. Flip, add butter and garlic, and baste 2 minutes.
  4. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
Blackened redfish15 minutes · serves 2

You need:

  • 2 redfish fillets
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Blackening mix: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, salt, pepper
  1. Brush fillets with butter and coat with the spice mix.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet until very hot. Open a window or run the fan.
  3. Sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until the crust is dark and the fish flakes.
Crispy fried whiting25 minutes · serves 4

You need:

  • 1 lb whiting fillets
  • 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Oil for frying, lemon wedges
  1. Mix cornmeal, flour and seasoning. Pat fish dry and dredge it.
  2. Fry in 350°F oil 3 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Drain on a rack and serve with lemon.
Grilled Spanish mackerel25 minutes · serves 2 to 3

You need:

  • 2 mackerel fillets, eaten the same day
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 2 cloves garlic, oregano, salt
  1. Marinate fillets 15 minutes in oil, lemon, garlic and oregano.
  2. Grill over high heat, skin side down, 4 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve right away.

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