Cornbread Fish Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Thaw fish. Cut into 4 X 1 inch strips.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 450°F.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, soda, and salt.
4. 4
   Add onion and chili peppers.
5. 5
   Beat together buttermilk and eggs.
6. 6
   Stir into cornmeal mixture along with shortening.
7. 7
   Spread batter in greased 12 X 7 1/2 X 2 inch baking dish.
8. 8
   Place fish in rows on top of batter; press into batter.
9. 9
   Stir together butter and mustard.
10. 10
    Spread over fish.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with paprika.
12. 12
    Bake in oven 20 minutes.