Pompano Delivery or Pickup

Fish and other seafood contain high amounts of minerals, Omega 3s, and more, offering a nourishing, easily-digested source of protein. Pompano is no different in that respect. In fact, some experts have termed Pompano as the ‘most edible fish' in the world. Belonging to the Carangidae family, these fish are flat-bodied and sized just like a pan, plus their skin is edible, delicious, and does not need to be scaled.

Pompanos move in schools and prefer the warmer, shallow water, which is typical to coastal areas, where their preferred food is much more easily accessible. However, they are adaptable to different environments and sometimes can be found in deep waters too, where the oxygen level is low, and the temperature is colder. All pompano generally eat crustaceans, mainly sand fleas, crabs, or shrimp, and can also eat other small fish.

Florida pompano (Scientific name - Trachinotus carolinus), the most common in fish markets, has silvery skin and a thin, flat body. The back has a greenish-grey tint, and it slopes to make a rounded head, a blunt, almost stunted snout, and a very small mouth. Pompano that live in deep seas that get less light have golden-tinged throats, fins, and belly. They have six very short spiny protrusions on their back, followed by an elongated dorsal fin, which is matched by a shorter anal fin and a V-shaped tail.

Though the species could grow to be pretty large, up to 1.2 meters in length, the ones found in the American markets are smaller in size and no more than two pounds in weight for practical reasons. Pompano is available throughout the globe, but most of the commercial fishing goes on near the coast of Florida.

Whether you're after a classic buttery, lemony fish filet dinner or succulent pompano tacos, order any pompano filets fresh from nearby stores, or other seafood groceries, all through Instacart or the Instacart app. You'll have everything on your doorstep in as little as 2 hours!

While buying fresh pompano, make sure to check that the fish looks as live as possible. The skin should look unmarried, and the gills should be red. Also, freshly caught pompano will smell of the sea. Since it does not require scaling, you can just ask your fishmonger to clean it for you.

The pompano does not have a lot of bones, and the vertebrae can be easily removed. The whole pompano can be turned into two meaty fillets just by cutting the vertebrae out from the middle. The skin is edible, scaleless, extremely flavorful, and does not need to be removed.

When it comes to cooking pompano, there are various recipes that you can try. Pompano has a mild-yet-fatty and satisfying taste and a tender sweetness, making it an ideal regular addition to your diet. It is low on calories and high on protein, minerals, and good fatty acids that everybody needs. 

Pompano can be baked, grilled, broiled, fried, and sauteed with simple ingredients. If you are one of those who like elaborate meals, creating complex and mouth-watering dishes, or trying out age-old recipes, all are possible with pompano. Still, the strength and complexity of its flavor often means less is more.