Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs fresh broccoli stems or 1 12 lbs frozen broccoli stems (18)
  • 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, to taste (1 1/2-inches X 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 2 bls. sole fillets or 2 flounder fillets (6 fillets, Orange Roughy is a favorite of mine)
  • 18 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (optional)
  • 13 cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • In a saucepan, place broccoli in SMALL amount of water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduced heat, cover.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until crisp and tender.
  • Rinse in cold water.
  • Drain.
  • For each bundle place a cheese cube on three broccoli spears.
  • Wrap with fish fillet and fasten with a toothpick if necessary.
  • Place on greased foil-lined (or parchment-lined) baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, if desired.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 25 minutes or.
  • until fish flakes with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt and.
  • pepper.
  • Transfer the fish bundles in a serving platter and remove toothpicks.
  • Drizzle with the butter mixture.