Fish Sandwich with Basil Mayonnaise

4 fresh or frozen skinless fish fillets, 1/2 inch think
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
4 hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split and toasted
Lettuce leaves
1 recipe basil mayonnaise

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Pour milk into a shallow dish. In another shallow dish combine bread crumbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dip fish in milk; roll fish in crumb mixture. Place fish in a greased shallow baking pan, tucking under any thin edges. Drizzle with melted margarine or butter.

Bake in a 500 degree oven for 4 to 6 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork and coating is golden. Serve fish on toasted buns with lettuce and basil mayonnaise. Makes 4 servings.


Basil Mayonnaise:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel

Mix all ingredients together and chill until serving time.

Baked Salmon or Halibut Fillets

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup finely crushed Ritz crackers
2 (1/2-pound) salmon or halibut fillets
1 lemon

Place yogurt on one plate and crushed crackers on another. Coat both sides of fillet with yogart, then crushed crackers. Place fillets in well-greased baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 2 generous servings.