Baked Fish With Almond Stuffing

* Exported from MasterCook *

BAKED FISH WITH ALMOND STUFFING

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 1/2 lb Whole bass or red snapper
-cleaned and washed
1/4 c Chopped onion
2 tb Butter
3 c Soft bread crumbs
1/2 c Chopped celery
1/2 c Chopped green onion
1/2 c Chopped and toasted almonds
3 Eggs, lightly beaten
2 tb Chopped fresh parsley
1 t Dried tarragon
8 tb Butter
Salt and fresh ground pepper

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



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