[Leif]

Ocean Pout Dijonnaise

1 lb ocean pout fillets
Freshly ground pepper
Dijon mustard
1 "sleeve" (4 oz) Ritz crackers, crushed
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
flour
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Score or pound fillets; cut into serving size pieces.

Sprinkle fillets with pepper and spread one side of each fillet with mustard.

Dip fish in flour, coating both sides and shaking off the excess.

Combine the egg and milk in a shallow dish and dip fillets in it, then in crushed cracker crumbs.

In a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium high heat. Saute fillets quickly on both sides.

Place sauteed fillets on a baking sheet, and place in a 450-degree oven for 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 3 servings