Broiled Fish Fillet with Basil Butter
• 4 6-ounce cod fillets
• 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
Preheat broiler. Cut four 6-by-8-inch pieces of foil. Place 1 fish fillet in center of each piece of foil. Fold up foil to form rectangle with 3/4-inch-high sides. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Place packets on a small baking sheet.
Combine butter, 1 tablespoon basil, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice and garlic in small bowl. Using wooden spoon, mix until well combined. Spread mixture over fish in foil. Broil fish (do not turn fish until opaque in center, about 6 minutes). Transfer fish in foil to 4 plates. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
Bon Appetit
Sunday, August 05, 2001