Broiled Fish

Name: Broiled Fish
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless cod fish or other fish fillets, about 1 3/4 pounds; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; Lemon wedges

By Craig Claiborne

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(50)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

2skinless, boneless cod fish or other fish fillets, about 1¾ pounds
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4tablespoons butter
¼cup fine fresh bread crumbs
Lemon wedges

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat the broiler to high.
Step 2
Sprinkle the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Arrange the fillets on a baking dish measuring about 8½ by 13 by 2 inches. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or small skillet.
Step 4
Using a pastry brush, coat the fish liberally with butter.
Step 5
Sprinkle the fish neatly and evenly all over with bread crumbs. Dribble the remaining butter over all.
Step 6
Place baking dish under the broiler so the fish is about seven inches from the source of heat. Broil five minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.