Baked Grouper Creole/Parmesan

Description: I bastardized this recipe from Emeril - I love grouper, reminds me of our honeymoon in the Bahamas. And, it's been cheap lately.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs grouper fillets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herb, such as tarragon,thyme,basil or chives
• lime juice (optional)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

1. Add essence ingredients together and mix well, can keep in well sealed jar for 3-6 months.
2. Heat oven to 400.
3. Mix butter, oil, parmesan and essence in small bowl, whisk till smooth.
4. Brush generously on fillets.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, basting fish with sauce a couple of times.
6. Top with herbs in last 5 min of cooking, cook till fish is flaky.
7. Sprinkle with lime juice.
8. Serve.