BROILED MARINATED HADDOCK

1 pound haddock fillets
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

if fish fillets are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. place in shallow glass dish. mix remaining ingredients. brush on both sides of fish. cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.

to serve: about 15 minutes before serving, place fish on rack in broiler pan. set oven control to broil and/or 550°. broil fish with tops 2″-3″ from heat until light brown, about 5 minutes. brush with marinade. turn carefully. broil, brushing occasionally with marinade, until fish flakes easily with fork, 5-8 minutes longer.

POACHED FISH

1 medium onion, sliced
3 slices lemon
3 sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
2 peppercorns
1 pound fish fillets

pour water (1 1/2″) into a large skillet. add onion, lemon slices, parsley, bay leaf, salt & peppercorns. heat to boiling. arrange fish in single layer in skillet. cover tightly. simmer 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

PAN-FRIED CORNMEAL FISH

2 pounds fish, cuts into serving-size pieces
2/3 cup bisquick
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
vegetable oil

pat fish dry. mix bisquick, cornmeal, salt and pepper. beat water and egg until blended. dip fish into egg, then coat with cornmeal mixture. heat oil (1/8″) in skillet until hot. fry fish over medium heat, turning carefully, until brown on both sides, about 10 minutes.

OVEN FISH ‘N’ CHIPS

CHIPS:
2 tablespoons olive oil OR vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium baking potatoes (1 lb), peeled

FISH:
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
2/3 cup crushed corn flakes
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound frozen haddock fillets, thawed

in a medium bowl, combine oil and pepper. cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2″ strips. add to oil mixture; toss to coat. place on a 15″x10″x1″ baking pan that has been sprayed with pam. bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

meanwhile, combine flour and pepper in a shallow dish. in a second dish, beat egg and water. in a third dish, combine corn flakes, cheese and cayenne. dredge fish in flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with crumb mixture. place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with pam. bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. serve with “chips”.

4 servings

SALMON PATTIES

1 (15 1/2 oz) can salmon
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons oil

drain and flake salmon, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. combine salmon with bread crumbs, onions and parsley. add eggs, lemon juice, mustard and reserved salmon liquid. shape into patties. fry patties in oil over medium heat until lightly browned.