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.