Let fish cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Flake fish into large bite-size pieces into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in top third position. Melt remaining 1/4 cup ...

For Britain, that dish is fish and chips. Its appeal is understandable; there's undeniable allure to a white-flaked fish dipped into a crunchy batter, and served with thickly-cut fried potatoes.

Cook for five minutes, or until the fish has just cooked through and flakes when pushed gently. Lift the fish out of the pan and set aside to cool slightly before gently flaking, discarding the skin.