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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Orleans Grilled Fish

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood	Cajun	Fish, Main dish, Low-cal	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4		Fish Fillets or Steaks
1/3	c	Italian Salad Dressing
2	tb	Lemon juice
2	tb	Cajun's

INSTRUCTIONS

Choice black season
Place fish in shallow baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour
over fish (turn to coat both sides). Remove fish and reserve marinade for
basting during grilling. Place fish on a lightly oiled grill. cook over hot
coals approximately 4 to 5 minuts, baste, turn and repeat until fish flakes
easily. Serve immed.
From the Kitchen of: Gary & Margie Hartford, Eugene, OR (1:152/19) 10/93
From Cajun's Choice recipes.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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