Baked Butterfish Saratoga

I learned about butterfish in Saratoga, California at the Race Street Market where I first tried it. I wouldn't eat fish as a child and am very particular which fish and shellfish I'll eat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 ½ pounds butterfish fillets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

Step 2

In a bowl, cream together the butter, chopped parsley, and chives.

Step 3

Arrange the butterfish in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Dot the fish with about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture.

Step 4

Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven, until the butter is melted. Turn fillets, brush with remaining butter mixture, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges to serve.