1 1/4 lbs. halibut steaks, cut 1 inch thick
2 tsp. cooking oil
3/4 c. soft sour dough or other bread crumbs
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. snipped fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp. dried
1/2 tsp. paprika
Dash of pepper
Fresh tarragon sprigs (optional)
Lemon wedges (optional)

Cut fish into 4 portions; pat dry and brush with cooking oil. In a shallow baking dish, stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tarragon, paprika, and pepper. Dip fish into crumb mixture to coat both sides. Arrange pieces in a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle leftover bread crumb mixture on top. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree oven for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.