*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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