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Baked Ocean Perch in Cheese Sauce

 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. Ocean Perch fillets, 3/4-inch thick
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 3 Tbsp. flour
•1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. dried dill weed
• dash of cayenne
• 1 1/2 c. half and half
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 oz. small salad shrimp

 

Cut perch into serving pieces; arrange in single layer in greased 2 quart baking dish. In saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Add salt, mustard, dill and cayenne. Remove from heat and gradually stir in half and half. Return to heat, stirring until thick. Mix in 1 cup of cheese and shrimp. Pour sauce over the perch; sprinkle remaining cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes.

 

This recipe has been generously contributed by www.fishingworks.com.  

 

 

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