1 1/2 pounds Pacific cod fillets, in 4 equal portion
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbsp butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sifted fresh bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh herbs (marjoram, thyme, Italian parsley or a combination) or 1/4 tsp crumbled dried herbs
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
Season the fish lightly with salt and pepper and place in a foil-lined broiling pan, skin side down. Combine the remaining ingredients and spread the mixture evenly over the top of the fish.
Broil 4 inches from the heat until fish is tender in the center when probed with a skewer, 6 to 8 minutes depending on thickness. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serves 4.