Baked Shad glazed with Dijon Mustard, Capers and Dill

Description
Seafood Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 1 shad fillet
 * 1 tbsp butter
 * ½ fresh lemon
 * 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 * ¼ cup fish stock, white wine or water
 * 1 tsp capers
 * pinch of fresh dill

Directions

 * 1) Lightly season shad fillet.
 * 2) Place in moderately hot non-reactive skillet with touch of butter.
 * 3) Transfer to 375°F oven. Bake about 3 minutes until shad is halfway done.
 * 4) Glaze lightly with Dijon mustard.
 * 5) Squeeze lemon over the shad. Add splash of white wine, fish stock or water(about 1 fl. oz).
 * 6) Continue to bake 2 – 3 minutes until shad is almost cooked.
 * 7) Carefully remove the shad to the plate.
 * 8) Swirl 1 tsp butter into pan juices, then add capers and fresh dill.
 * 9) Spoon butter sauce over the shad.
 * 10) Serve with your favorite green vegetable, such as broccoli or green beans and mashed potatoes.