Herbed Croaker 'n Chips

Recipe courtesy of Virginia Marine Products Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash Tabasco sauce
1 1/4 pounds Virginia croaker fillets
Potato chips for accompaniment (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chives, parsley, lemon juice, zest, salt and Tabasco sauce. Transfer half of the mixture into a separate bowl, cover, refrigerate and set aside.
2. Heat a large nonstick pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
3. Brush croaker fillets with remaining herb mayonnaise. Place each piece (coated side down) into the preheated pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Using a spatula, turn over and brown on remaining side for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.
4. Transfer cooked fillets onto serving plate and top each portion with approximately 1 1/2 tablespoon of reserved herb mayonnaise.
5. Serve with potato chips on the side, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Virginia Marine Products Board.