Baked Fish Fillets With Star Fruit (Carambola)

• softened butter2 tablespoons
• fairly lean fish fillets2

  about 1/2 pound each, about 1/2 inch thick

• salt and white pepper
• very small star fruit↗2
• lime juice↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F

2. 2

   Select a baking dish to hold fillets in a single layer. Spread a little less than half the butter in the dish.

3. 3

   Set fillets on butter. Add salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Cut off star fruit tips. Slice fruit thin; arrange on fish.

5. 5

   Dot with remaining butter.

6. 6

   Taste star fruit; if rather sweet, sprinkle with a healthy dose of lime juice; if tart, a smaller amount.

7. 7

   Bake for about 8 minutes, until fish just becomes opaque in the center. It will continue to bake in the dish, so do not overcook.

8. 8

   Serve at once.