Baked fish with almond stuffing

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 (5 to 6 lb) Whole bass or red snapper, cleaned and washed
¼ cup Chopped onion
2 tablespoons Butter
3 cups Soft bread crumbs
½ cup Chopped celery
½ cup Chopped green onions
½ cup Chopped and toasted almonds
3 Eggs -- lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Dried tarragon
8 tablespoons Butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400~. Saute onion in 2 Tablespoons butter until soft.

Add bread crumbs, celery, green pepper, almonds, eggs, parsley and tarragon and mix well. Stuff cavity of fish with mixture and sew shut. Melt 8 Tablespoons butter, line a large shallow baking dish with foil, and pour a little melted butter over the bottom. Place fish on the foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting frequently with remaining melted butter, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Do not overcook.

Serves 6.

5 Apr 1994

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From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 11-15-95 (12:04) (160) Fido: Recipes

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