Pompano
A Florida delicacy, baked with nuts and brandy. Consider this recipe for any combination of fresh fish fillets and suitable nuts.
2 pounds pompano, cut in 4 pieces
2 shallots, minced
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup ground blanched hazelnuts
1 pony of brandy
Heat oven to 450. Melt butter and saute shallots, while you place pompano sections in a buttered baking pan. Sprinkle generously with the hazelnuts, gently pour over melted butter and shallots. Bake 20 minutes, basting every 5 minutes to prevent dryness. Add the brandy, and flame. Return to oven for 3 minutes, and serve with lemon wedges.