Baked Deviled Orange Roughy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs orange roughy fillets or other white fish fillets, 1/2 inch thick (fresh or frozen)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
• 1 1/2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 cup snipped parsley
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Thaw fish, if frozen.

2. 2

   Cut fillets into 6 serving-size portions.

3. 3

   Arrange fillets in a single layer in a greased shallow baking pan.

4. 4

   In a small bowl combine cream cheese, mayonnaise or salad dressing, milk, onion soup mix, lemon juice, tarragon, and mustard.

5. 5

   (Mixture may appear slightly lumpy.) Spread cream cheese mixture atop fillets.

6. 6

   Bake in a 450-degree F.

7. 7

   oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until fish almost flakes with a fork.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and paprika; sprinkle atop fillets.

9. 9

   Bake for 3 to 4 minutes more or until crumbs are golden and fish flakes easily with a fork.

10. 10

    Transfer to dinner plates.

11. 11

    Makes 6 servings.

12. 12

    Make ahead tip: Prepare cream cheese mixture; cover and chill up to 4 hours.

13. 13

    Prepare breadcrumb mixture; cover and chill up to 4 hours.