Savoury Fish Bake

Posted for RecipeZaar World Tour 2006, this is a recipe adapted from the small community cookbook from Dixon House on the West Coast, South Island of New Zealand, now sadly out of print. Serving size and prep. time are guestimates.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  fish fillets (680 grams)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sweet basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  ounce butter, melted (28 grams)
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1  cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 1  cup cheese, grated
• 1  teaspoon parsley, chopped
• 2  tablespoons tomato sauce

Directions

1. Place fish into a lightly geased baking dish.
2. Combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, basil, salt and parsley.
3. Stir together tomato sauce, lemon juice and melted butter.
4. Mix the crumb mixture into the melted butter mixture and spread evenly over the fish.
5. Cover with tinfoil and bake at 379 F (180 C ) for 30 minutes.