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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Baked Fish With Almond Stuffing
Serving Size : 6

6 Lb Bass Or Red Snapper -- cleaned
1/4 C Chopped Onion
2 Tbsp Butter
3 C Soft Bread Crumbs
1/2 C Chopped Celery
1/2 C Chopped Green Onions
1/2 C Chopped And Toasted Almonds
3 Egg -- lightly beaten
2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley
1 Tsp Dried Tarragon
8 Tbsp Butter
Salt And Pepper -- to taste

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