• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup butter, softened, not melted
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 large or 4 small (1-inch-thick) grouper fillets
• 1 lemon
• freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, butter, mayonnaise, and scallions. Set aside.
3. Place the grouper fillets on a lightly greased broiler pan. Squeeze the juice from 1 lemon over the fillets and sprinkle with black pepper.
4. Broil 6 inches from heat for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread the tops of the fillets with cheese mixture.
5. Return to oven and broil for 2 minutes longer or until the topping is lightly browned and bubbly. Remove fillets to platter.

YIELD: 4 servings.