Grilled Golden Pompano with Sweet Potatoes

The mild succulent taste of Golden Pompano is almost sweet and pairs perfect with Cajun spices, fresh herbs, and grilled sweet potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 slices lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 basil leaves
• 2 whole Golden Pompanos
• 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 2 orange slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare a charcoal grill so you have a hot and cool side. Lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.