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Crusty Parmesan Fillets

Crusty Parmesan Fillets

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes drained
  • 1/4 cup stone-ground mustard
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped California walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives OR 2 teaspoons dried chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4-1/3 cup Water
  • 4 snapper fillets 6 oz. each about 1 inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Preheat the oven to 400?F.2 Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.3 Pat the fish dry with paper towels and arrange in the baking pan; set aside.4  Rinse the tomatoes under warm water.5 In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the tomatoes, mustard, walnuts, chives and pepper and process until they form a coarse puree. Process again, adding enough water to make a spreadable paste about the consistency of mayonnaise.6 Spread the top of each fillet with one-quarter of the mixture.7 Stir the bread crumbs and cheese together then sprinkle over the fish.8  Bake 15-18 minutes, until lightly browned and the fish is done; it should flake easily and be opaque throughout9 Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Source: California Walnut Board