Baked stuffed fish
6 servings
1 dressed fish (3 pounds), fresh or frozen
Salt and pepper, as desired
3 cups stuffing (p. [28])
2 tablespoons melted fat or oil
Thaw frozen fish. Clean, wash, and dry fish.
Sprinkle inside with salt and pepper. Place fish on a well-greased 18- by 13-inch bake-and-serve platter. Stuff fish loosely. Brush fish with fat.
Bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) 45 to 60 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Note: Fish may be baked without stuffing.
Menu suggestion
Serve with broiled tomatoes, peas and celery, coleslaw, and fruit pie.