Truly a fish whose time has come!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ocean pout fillets
• Freshly ground pepper
• Dijon mustard
• 1 "sleeve" (4 oz) Ritz crackers, crushed
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
• flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 Tbsp milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Score or pound fillets; cut into serving size pieces. Sprinkle fillets with pepper and spread one side of each fillet with mustard. Dip fish in flour, coating both sides and shaking off the excess. Combine the egg and milk in a shallow dish and dip fillets in it, then in crushed cracker crumbs.

In a heavy skillet, heat oil and butter over medium high heat. Sauté fillets quickly on both sides. Place sautéed fillets on a baking sheet, and place in a 450-degree oven for 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 3 servings