Bake Fish (Zapechonaya Riba)

By á-6924

Russian fish dish

Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients

• 8 white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or flounder), fresh or frozen and thawed, about 2 lbs.
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 T lemon juice
• 3/4 - 1 cup flour
• 5 T unsalted butter
• 2 onions, peeled and sliced into rings
• 1/2 cup mayo or sour cream (I use sour cream)
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyere or white cheddar cheese
• chopped fresh dill to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375.

Rinse fish under cold water, rub with salt and pepper, and place in shallow dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice over fillets and set aside for 15 minutes.

Put flour in a shallow baking dish and roll fillets in flour to coat lightly. In a frying pan, melt 3 T of butter over medium heat. Fry each fillet for 3 - 4 minutes on each side or until fish turns opaque. Place fish in baking dish.

Wash and dry frying pan. Melt remaining 2 T of butter over medium heat. Saute onions for 5 - 10 minutes, until golden.

Use a knife or rubber spatula to spread mayo or sour cream over fish. Place onions on top and sprinkle cheese over all.

Place dish in oven and bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until surface in browned and bubbly. Remove from oven, sprinkle with dill, and serve hot.