Western Snapper - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 lb. red snapper fillets, red fish, shark or any firm-fleshed whitefish
    1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
    2 tsp. chili powder
    1/4 tsp. cayenne
    2 Tbsp. flour
    1/4 c. corn meal
    1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
    2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
    3 Tbsp. lemon juice
    lemon slices for garnish
Preparation
    Cut fish into serving size pieces.
    On a plate, combine oregano, chili powder, cayenne, flour, corn meal and salt.
    On another plate, combine melted butter and lemon juice.
    Dip fish into butter mixture first, then press into corn meal mixture. Place on a lightly buttered, shallow dish.
    Pour any remaining butter over fillets.
    Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes until fish flakes when pressed with finger.
    Makes 4 servings.

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