FILLETS IN LEMON BUTTER
(MICROWAVE)
 
1 lb. firm fish fillets (such as sole or haddock)
1/2-1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. (1/4 lb.) butter
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. buttery cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp. paprika

In 12"x8"x2" glass dish, arrange fillets with thickest meaty areas to outside edges of dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In 1 quart casserole place butter. Microwave at high 1 to 2 minutes until melted. Blend in parsley and lemon juice and pour over fish. Top with crumbs, then sprinkle on paprika.

Microwave at high 9 to 11 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 5 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Makes 4 servings.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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