Great baked fish recipe!  Worth the effort!

Submitted by:  John Keife

Ingredients:

• 6 8-oz redfish fillets
• salt and pepper
• paprika
• 3 sticks butter
• juice of 3 lemons
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups lump crabmeat, picked for shells
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/8 cup finely chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Sprinkle both sides of redfish with salt, pepper, and paprika
2. Melt 2 sticks butter in large skillet; slightly brown the butter
3. Place seasoned redfish into skilled belly-side down; cook 2 minutes over medium heat
4. Add lemon juice, turning fish over
5. Add water
6. Lightly sprinkle fish again with paprika and simmer for 2-3 minutes until fish is done; do not overcook
7. Remove from skillet and place fillets onto heated plates
8. Stir sauce remaining in skillet; if butter separates, add a little more water
9. Place crabmeat into another pan with remaining 1 stick of butter; slowly add the wine and gently stir
10. Serve redfish topped with crabmeat and chopped parsley
11. Spoon some of butter sauce over each serving

Serves 6

If redfish is not available, you may substitute your favorite firm, white fish