Seafood Recipe: Baked Fish Fillets

Baked Fish Fillets

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh or frozen fillets
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon snipped parsley for garnish

Cooking Procedures:

1. Thaw frozen fillets; cut into serving-size pieces. Place in a greased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper.
2. In saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour and cook 30 seconds. Stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over fillets. Sprinkle with crumbs.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Serves 2 to 4.