Baked Fish

 

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1    pound fish fillets, cut into 4 portions

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1   tablespoon fresh lemon juice

3   tablespoons butter, melted

     Paprika

 

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.  Rinse fish with cold water and pat dry.  Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.  Mix together lemon juice, and butter in a shallow dish.  Dip each portion into the lemon juice mixture and place in a greased baking dish.  Bake for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.  Place fish on a hot platter, pour cooking juice over.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Garnish with lemon slice and a fresh sprig of parsley.    

Yield:  4 servings. 

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.

Home Economist

The Recipe Lady from Belleville, Illinois