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Traditional Christmas Fish

Christmas every year means at least one fish entree on the formal dining table. This recipe has become part of our holiday tradition for the past few years.

INGREDIENTS
Toothpicks, one for each fillet
3/4 pound (340 g) sole fillets
4 tablespoons (55 g) butter, melted
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (60 g) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 carrot, peeled and cut into small pieces
1 celery stalk, cut into small pieces
1/4 teaspoon paprika
INSTRUCTIONS
Place toothpicks in a bowl of water and let soak. This prevents them from burning in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375° F (190° C, or gas mark 5).
Butter a baking dish.
Pat the fillets dry and spread them on a baking sheet.
Combine the butter, 1/2 cup (50 g) of the Parmesan cheese, garlic, lime zest, dill, salt, pepper, carrot, and celery in a bowl. Divide the mixture into equal size portions for as many fillets as you have. Spread the mixture across each fillet, roll the fillet, and secure with a toothpick.
Place the fillets, rolled sides down, in the baking dish. Sprinkle the tops of each fillet with paprika and the remaining 2 tablespoons (10 g) Parmesan cheese. Bake on the top rack for 30 minutes.
When done, turn the oven to broil and place the fish under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to brown the tops.
YIELD
3 to 4 servings