CRUMB MIXTURE:

1 lb. plain bread crumbs
1/2 c. sherry
1/2 c. melted butter
3 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. white pepper, ground
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. salt

Bluefish fillets
Water
Melted butter to drizzle

Place all ingredients in electric mixer with paddle. Mix at lowest speed. Add sherry and melted butter. Mix until thoroughly absorbed.

Place bluefish fillet on sizzle platter, skin-side down. Add enough water to cover bottom of sizzle platter. Pack crumb mixture on top of bluefish fillet. Drizzle with melted butter.

Place fish in a preheated 350 degree oven. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Crumb mixture will keep for weeks in the refrigerator and can be used on all seafood.