Sizzling Salmon

                        Makes 4 servings
While salmon is a Cajun favorite, use any firm-fleshed fish, such as tilapia, grouper, or catfish. Adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of the fish.

1/4 .....................cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ........................teaspoon paprika
4 ........................(6-oz.) salmon fillets
3/4 ......................teaspoon salt
1/4...................... teaspoon pepper
1/2 ......................cup butter
2.......................... tablespoons fresh lemon juice
　
1.            Place 1 oven rack 5 inches from heat; place a second rack in middle of oven. Combine Parmesan cheese and paprika. Season fish with salt and pepper.
2.             Preheat oven to 450°. Heat butter in a broiler-safe 13- x 9-inch baking dish in oven 8 minutes or until butter is melted and beginning to brown. Place fish in hot butter, skin sides up.
3.            Bake at 450° on middle oven rack 10 minutes. Carefully flip fish, and baste with pan juices. Sprinkle with lemon juice and Parmesan cheese mixture. Bake 5 more minutes or just until fish flakes with a fork. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil.
4.          Broil fish on oven rack 5 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
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