Red snapper with stuffing

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 pounds Red snapper -- * see note
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Celery stalks -- diced
1 Yellow onion -- diced
½ cup Bell peppers -- chopped
3 tablespoons Margarine
4 cups Soft bread crumbs
½ cup Sour cream
1 Lemon -- peel, chop
2 tablespoons Lemon rind -- grated
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

* A 3-4 pound red snapper with head and tail attached makes an impressive presentation.

Peel the lemon, using the peel for zest, and chop the lemon into small pieces, discarding seeds. 1. Wash fish under cold running water, taking care to wash inside thoroughly. Dry completely. Sprinkle inside with ½ teaspoon salt and set aside while preparing stuffing.

2. Melt margarine in skillet; add onions, celery and green peppers.

Saute until onions are limp and translucent. Add remaining ½ teaspoon salt and the remaining ingredients. Blend well. 3. Stuff the fish cavity loosely; fasten with metal skewers and use string to tie securely. Grease a baking dish or pan large enough so fish won't be crowded. Place fish in pan and bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Baste with vegetable oil every 7-8 minutes until fish flakes easily. 4. Remove the skewers and allow to set for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill

Related recipes