Baked kingklip wrapped in Parma ham

Even though this dish has no frills and is easy to prepare, you can confiently serve it at a grand occasion.

Serves 4

-80g butter, softened

-30ml fresh parsley, chopped

-10ml fresh chives, chopped

-10ml lemon zest

-600g kingklip, skin removed and cut into 2 fillets

-salt and pepper to taste

-8 slices Parma ham

-5 pieces cotton string

-1 lemon, quartered

Preheat the oven to 200 oC.

Mix the butter, herbs and lemon zest. Spread the butter mixture over one fillet (keeping a little to spread over the top) and then place the other fillet on top, making a sandwich. Season the fish with salt and pepper and wrap it in the Parma ham slices. Use the pieces of string to securely tie the fillets and ham.

Spread the remaining butter over the fish. Squeeze some lemon juice over the fish and bake 20-25 minutes.

• Serve with creamed spinach and potato wedges.

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