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Golden-Topped Fish Fillets

Recipe #302474 | 17 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Zurie

This is one of the most outstanding toppings for fish fillets. It does not overpower the fish, and tastes absolutely great. The recipe is from a very popular South African cookbook writer, Lynn Bedford Hall. I cannot count how often I've made this topping — regardless of how the fish was prepared. But I give her recipe with a few tiny adjustments. This is for people who do not like fish!! Read the recipe before you start. It's quick and easy.

Posted on: May 6, 2008

Ingredients

  • lbs fish fillet, fresh (enough for 4 portions, 1 kg)
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoons flour (20 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or use 1 tblsp fresh, or any other herb)
  • tablespoons butter (very soft or melted, 60 ml)
  • tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg white, largest size
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, thick (125 ml)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated, nice quality
  • teaspoons mustard, any type
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Sprinkle lemon juice over the fillets, and brush 1 tablespoon butter over each one.
    2. 2
      Dust the fish fillets with a mixture of salt, flour and chopped herbs.
    3. 3
      Grill in oven in a serving dish until tops turn white: only a few minutes. Turn carefully, give it another minute, and remove. Do not overcook, which is death to fish!
    4. 4
      Before you do the fish, mix the topping.
    5. 5
      Whisk the egg white until stiff.
    6. 6
      Mix the mayonnaise, cheese and mustard, and fold in the stiffly whisked egg white.
    7. 7
      Spread this topping over the fish fillets, then put under the oven grill, and grill until golden brown.
    8. 8
      This happens quickly, so keep watching it!
    9. 9
      For 4, with buttered baby potatoes, a bright vegetable, and salad. And wine!
    10. 10
      **If the fish sounds too much for 4 people, keep in mind that fish and all seafood shrink in cooking.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (300g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    2 teaspoons mustard

    Calories 528
    Calories from Fat 252 (47%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 28.1g 43%
    Saturated Fat 12.1g 60%
    Monounsaturated Fat 7.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 177mg 59%
    Sodium 1178mg 49%
    Potassium 602mg 17%
    Total Carbohydrate 9.8g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
    Sugars 2.2g
    Protein 57.0g 114%
    Vitamin A 679mcg 13%
    Vitamin B6 0.7mg 33%
    Vitamin B12 2.6mcg 43%
    Vitamin C 4mg 6%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 7%
    Calcium 146mg 14%
    Iron 1mg 8%

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