Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBRAVO! Italian Restaurant & BarCrab Crusted Pompano Recipe

Crab Crusted Pompano Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Enjoy our succulent pompano topped with a rich crab crust, perfectly baked to golden perfection for a delightful seafood experience.

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Ingredients

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Crab Crust

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until well combined, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Pompano

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the pompano fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Assemble

    Place the seasoned pompano fillets on a greased baking sheet. Evenly distribute the crab mixture over the top of each fillet, pressing down gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the crab crust is golden brown.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with additional lemon wedges and parsley if desired.

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