FISH WITH MUSHROOM-SHERRY SAUCE 
1 1/4 lbs. fish (white) fillets
1/2 c. chopped parsley
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. sherry
Fine dry bread crumbs
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
Grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Sprinkle fillets lightly with salt and pepper arrange in shallow baking dish and top with parsley. In heavy frying pan melt butter with lemon juice. Add mushrooms and saute over low heat for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Then blend in flour gradually add cream and simmer. Stirring until thickened. Simmer 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Add sherry and a pinch each salt and pepper. Pour sauce over fish, sprinkle with cheese bread crumbs and paprika. Bake in 475 degree oven for 20 minutes until fish is white and flakes easily, and top is well browned. Serves 6 to 8.

 

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