Baked Eels

• eel (have them skinned, cleaned, split and backbone removed) or lampreys (have them skinned, cleaned, split and backbone removed)↗2 lbs
• flour↗1⁄4 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon

  (more to taste)

• butter↗2 tablespoons

  (more as desired)

• water↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F and lightly butter a baking dish.

2. 2

   Cut fish in two- or three-inch pieces; wash in salted water and dry thoroughly.

3. 3

   Dredge with flour, season with salt and pepper and place in prepared pan.

4. 4

   Dot with butter and add water to prevent burning.

5. 5

   Cover and bake for 15 minutes or until fish is browned.