Fillet of Flounder Au Gratin

From "The American Woman's Cookbook", 1938-1977. The book I got this from is so old it has recipes for squirrel! But this fish recipe is completely delicious, and easy too. I serve this with pasta in butter/garlic sauce and boiled greenbeans.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 12  ounces flounder fillets
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1  teaspoon  dried onion flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
•  pepper
•  breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Arrange fish in a greased baking dish.
2. Melt the butter.
3. Stir in flour, onion flakes & basil. Cook until it starts to bubble.
4. Add chicken broth. Cook 5-10 minutes more, stirring constantly.
5. Add lemon juice + pepper.
6. Pour sauce over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
7. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes.