1 ¼poundsfirm white fish such as codcut into 3 inch pieces or so
2tablespoonssoftened butter
¼cupbread crumbs
seafood seasoning such as Old Bay
smoked paprikaoptional
lemon wedgeshot sauce, and tartar sauce, optional, for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Mash the bread crumbs and butter together using a fork.
Sprinkle the fish on both sides with the seafood seasoning the the smoked paprika, then place the fish on a broiler pan or a wire cooling rack fitted inside a baking sheet.
Top each piece with some bread crumb mixture, mashing it with your fingers to form a light crust. Bake the fish for 12 - 15 minutes until cooked through but not overdone.