another fresh seafood idea

• 1 ½ pounds spotted trout fillets
• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
• 1 ½ cups fresh French bread crumbs, finely ground
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Prepare Herb Butter and set aside.

Preheat oven to 500° F.

In a large shallow dish, combine milk, salt, and pepper.

Spread crumbs in another dish. Dip fish in milk, then coat evenly with crumbs. Place in a single layer in a greased baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 500° F until crisp and golden brown, about 8 to 12 minutes.

Remove to a serving dish. Serve with herb butter.

Herb Butter

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely snipped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground

In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, lime juice, chives, parsley, salt and pepper.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor

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