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pompano in a salt crust
Pompano in a Salt Crust Mark Twain called the pompano "as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin." 6 to 8 leaves romaine lettuce 1 1/2 or 2 pounds pompano, cleaned and with he...
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Ingredients7 items
Ingredients
- 6to 8 leaves romaine lettuce
- 11/2 or 2 pounds pompano, cleaned
- 1(3 pound) box kosher salt
- 1/4poundbutter
- 1/2teaspooncumin
- 2to 3 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1lemon, quartered
Directions
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Pompano in a Salt Crust Mark Twain called the pompano "as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin." 6 to 8 leaves romaine lettuce 1 1/2
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Drain, rinse in cold water, drain, and pat dry
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Season fish lightly inside and out
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Stuff cavity with parsley or herbs
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Wrap fish entirely in the romaine leaves
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Place a thick layer of salt in a deep baking dish
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Add the fish and cover with salt, at least 1 inch deep on top
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Sprinkle salt lightly with cold water to help the salt solidify while baking