Ingredients

  • 1 boneless fillet of shad
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon finely crumbled bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Lemon wedges for garnish
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

      306 calories; 26 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 15 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 69 milligrams cholesterol; 47 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

2 servings

Preparation

  1. Put fillet on platter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add oil and turn fish to coat it.
  2. Add lemon juice, bay leaf and thyme and spread around. Cover and let stand one hour.
  3. Preheat broiler to high.
  4. Remove shad from platter and arrange it skin side down on baking dish. Pour marinade into small saucepan and keep warm. Sprinkle fish with paprika, and brush top to coat evenly. Place under broiler about 4 inches from the source of heat, and broil about 5 minutes. Cut fish in half lengthwise.
  5. Transfer fish to two hot serving dishes. Spoon a little of marinade over each serving. Serve with lemon wedges.

1 hour 10 minutes

Dining and Cooking