Fillet

Fish

Fillet

Pompano fillet is the boneless side—fine-grained, moderately thick, and ideal for pan and grill. Skin-on helps hold the flake and crisps nicely. Pin-bone carefully, pat dry, and cook just opaque. Pair with citrus butter or light tomato sauces. Save frames for a delicate stock.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BakedGrilledPan Seared

Traits

BonelessDelicateFine GrainMoistPremium PortionQuick CookSkin-On Friendly

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 137

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.46 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.05 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.93 g
  • Cholesterol 52.5 mg
  • Sodium 75.6 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.4 g
  • Water 71.7 g
Detailed nutrients

Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.

History

Fishmongers offered pompano fillets for home cooks unwilling to deal with whole frames.

Skin-on pompano fillets became a standard fine-dining portion cut.

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