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Gulf of Mexico's Finest..... Hognose Snapper (pics)

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Big Ragu
Big Ragu Posts: 148
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I have posted a similar discussion in the past but it is worth posting new pics.  If you have never had it and you enjoy white fish you have got to try Hog Snapper.  Most common in gulf coast states, I have recently found a great selection of these at local RD in Tampa.  Simple is the key...  Score flesh, salt, pepper, lots of evoo to keep from sticking.  About 6 minutes per side at 450 direct (these are 1.5lb fish) and finish with fresh lemon and a little butter.  I will put this up against any fish you can find.  Amazing.  Almost has a lobster type sweetness.

See if your local RD or whole foods stock it.....

 

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  • Buckegg
    Buckegg Posts: 13
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    Those are my favorites as well.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Looks delicious! Yes, they definitely have a sweetness close to that of a warm water or Keys Lobster. But, I'm still a huge fan of Pompano. I hope to be able to hit the intercoastal this year when they are running.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Big Ragu
    Big Ragu Posts: 148
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    NPHuskerFL said:
    Looks delicious! Yes, they definitely have a sweetness close to that of a warm water or Keys Lobster. But, I'm still a huge fan of Pompano. I hope to be able to hit the intercoastal this year when they are running.

    how do you prepare pompano....  never tried to cook em


     

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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
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    Big Ragu said:
    NPHuskerFL said:
    Looks delicious! Yes, they definitely have a sweetness close to that of a warm water or Keys Lobster. But, I'm still a huge fan of Pompano. I hope to be able to hit the intercoastal this year when they are running.

    how do you prepare pompano....  never tried to cook em


     

    LOL 
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
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    @BigRagu - Did you buy these frozen from RD? 

    I always get overwhelmed by the amount of food in RD. Its hard to go and not get side tracked with the abundance of food items. I usually go and head straight to the beef and pork section, freeze my butt off and walk out with a boston butt or a brisket. LOL
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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  • Big Ragu
    Big Ragu Posts: 148
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    GATABITES said:
    @BigRagu - Did you buy these frozen from RD? 

    I always get overwhelmed by the amount of food in RD. Its hard to go and not get side tracked with the abundance of food items. I usually go and head straight to the beef and pork section, freeze my butt off and walk out with a boston butt or a brisket. LOL
    GATA  tag says ur in MD but are u a bucs fan? 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    @Big Ragu‌ I've prepared Pompano several ways. My favorite was simply to descale it, lightly score flesh and coat with oil to help prevent sticking, extremely thin sliced lemon, S&P on the grill. I also liked it filleted and blackened in a CI pan. To me this is not a fish I would fry but, I guess you could. They are described as the fish that comes with its own butter (they are just that good). Not to mention they are a fun game fish to catch (we did well in the past with sand fleas and also clams).
    I will add this»»» the last time I had Pompano I was using my deceased gasser and haven't had the pleasure of egging any "YET". That being said I think on the grill I'd go raised direct 325℉-350℉. And blackened in CI pan I think similar to any CI sear would be perfect.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Sign me up coach
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • GATABITES
    GATABITES Posts: 1,260
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    Big Ragu said:
    GATABITES said:
    @BigRagu - Did you buy these frozen from RD? 

    I always get overwhelmed by the amount of food in RD. Its hard to go and not get side tracked with the abundance of food items. I usually go and head straight to the beef and pork section, freeze my butt off and walk out with a boston butt or a brisket. LOL
    GATA  tag says ur in MD but are u a bucs fan? 
    I live in the Baltimore area but I was raised just outside of Tampa. 
    XL BGE 
    Joe JR 
    Baltimore, MD
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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
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    good looking fish.
    LBGE, Marietta, GA
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  • Big Ragu
    Big Ragu Posts: 148
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    GATABITES said:
    @BigRagu - Did you buy these frozen from RD? 

    I always get overwhelmed by the amount of food in RD. Its hard to go and not get side tracked with the abundance of food items. I usually go and head straight to the beef and pork section, freeze my butt off and walk out with a boston butt or a brisket. LOL

    No they were fresh.  They pulled them out of a cardboard box packed with shaved ice.  Box said Mexico...

    GO BUCS!!!

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