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
  • ¼ cup fine fresh bread crumbs
  • Lemon wedges
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      319 calories; 15 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 40 grams protein; 129 milligrams cholesterol; 154 milligrams sodium

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

4 servings

Preparation

  1. Preheat the broiler to high.
  2. Sprinkle the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange the fillets on a baking dish measuring about 8 1/2 by 13 by 2 inches. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or small skillet.
  4. Using a pastry brush, coat the fish liberally with butter.
  5. Sprinkle the fish neatly and evenly all over with bread crumbs. Dribble the remaining butter over all.
  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.

15 minutes

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