Oven Grilled Whole Pompano

 

Oven Grilled Whole Pompano

Whole Pomfret/Pompano Fish 1 tsp Ginger Powder 2 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder ¼ Cup Sesame Oil 2 tsp Paprika 2 tsp Dry Parsley or Fresh 1 tsp Thyme 1 tsp Salt or Mrs Dash (adjust taste according to preference) 2 tsp Chilli Paste ( optional) I used chili powder 2 tsp Black peppercorn 1 tsp Coriander Seeds, I used ground coriander

Marinated the fish in the sauce and baked at 400 F for 15 minutes on each side. I think the whole lemon fish I have prepared in the past is better than this one. Live and learn.

Shiso Tea or Juice

Shiso Tea or Juice

I purchased some red shiso leaves at my local farmers market
directly from the grower, an Asian woman, very knowledgeable.

Red Shiso leaves/Perilla frutescens
Shiso is very healthy
Wash the leaves and pat dry.

Steep the leaves with very hot water to make Shiso Tea

Steep with hot water then strain leaves, keeping liquid
The liquid may be a tawny brown, no matter.
After it was cool I tasted the liquid and it was not bitter.

Let liquid cool unless serving it as a tea.
For shiso juice when cool add lemon juice and serve iced cold.
The lemon juice helps turn the tea the red or pink color.
Sugar, agave, or honey may be added to taste.
The flavor is like a refreshing glass of lemonade.

Fireworks

Fireworks

A hot and humid night,

with lots of fireworks.

My nephew took the two photos over Lake Nottely

Red, White, Blue 2026

Red, White, Blue 2026

happy 250 year birthday USA