4 red snapper fillets -- (4 to 6 oz. each)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
lemon wedges and parsley for garnish -- optional
this crunchy almond coating works well on any fish fillets.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.Place skin side down in a
lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
In a small skillet melt butter or margarine and
honey. Stir in mustard Brush on fillets.
Combine bread crumbs, almonds and parsley. Spoon evenly over each
fillet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a
fork. Garnish with lemon and parsley, if desired.
Change of Pace: Substitute pecans for the almonds.