Golden Topped Fish Fillets

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This is one of the most outstanding toppings for fish fillets. It does not overpower the fish, and tastes absolutely great. The recipe is from a very popular south african cookbook writer, lynn bedford hall. I cannot count how often i've made this topping -- regardless of how the fish was prepared. But i give her recipe with a few tiny adjustments. This is for people who do not like fish!! Read the recipe before you start. It's quick and easy.

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Steps

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Before you start cooking the fish , mix the topping.

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Whisk the egg white until stiff.

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Mix the mayonnaise , cheese and mustard , and fold in the stiffly whisked egg white.

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To cook the fish , use any one of two methods:.

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Lightly flour the fish fillets , and fry in a skillet in oil over high heat for a couple of minutes per side -- rather underdone than overdone , as it will keep on cooking with this method.

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Or sprinkle lemon juice over the fillets , and brush 1 tablespoon butter over each one.

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Dust the fish fillets with a mixture of salt , flour and chopped herbs.

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Grill in your oven under the grilling element until top of fillets turn white: only a few minutes.

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Turn carefully , give it another minute , and remove.

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Do not overcook , which is death to fish !.

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Remove dish from oven , spread the topping over the fish fillets , then put back under a oven grill , and grill until golden brown.

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This happens very quickly , so keep watching it !.

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This makes 4 servings , with buttered.

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Ingredients

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egg white, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, mustard, fish fillets, salt, flour, dried dill, butter, lemon juice