CRUMB-TOPPED ALASKA COD

• 1 lb. Alaska  cod fillets, thawed if necessary
• Melted butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1/8 tsp. each salt, pepper and paprika
• Lemon wedges

Cut cod into serving sized pieces. Coat on all sides in about 3 tablespoons melted butter. Place in baking dish. Combine bread crumbs, parsley, seasonings and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over cod. Bake at 450°F. 8 to 10 minutes or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes about 4 servings. Recipe may be halved.

Microwave Method
Cut cod into serving sized pieces. Coat on all sides in about 3 tablespoons melted butter. Place in microwave proof dish. Combine bread crumbs, parsley, seasonings and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over cod Cover with plastic wrap; microwave at medium 3 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 turn; microwave at medium 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cod flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes about 4 servings.

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