Nantucket Baked Cod.

Nantucket Baked Cod

Source: Top Secret Recipes

Spice Blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
dash black pepper
dash cayenne pepper

1 1/2 pounds fresh cod fillet
1 tablespoon butter, melted
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 small tomatoes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese


1. Combine the spices in a small bowl and set aside.

2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the fish into 4 equal portions (2 per serving), and arrange the fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish or pan.

3. Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds. Brush the top of each fillet with butter, drizzle a little lemon juice on the fish, then sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the top of each fillet.

4. Arrange 2 to 3 tomato slices over the top of each fillet.

5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each tomato slice. Each slice should be at least 50 percent covered with the cheese, and it's okay for some of the cheese to fall on the fish.

6. Bake the fish, uncovered, for 8 minutes, then turn the oven to a high broil and continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until the cheese on the tomatoes begins to brown. Serve two pieces of fish per serving with rice on the side, if desired.

Serves 2.