Baked Red Snapper or Bass

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Baked Red Snapper or Bass

Ingredients:

1 large red snapper (5-8 pounds)
4 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup red wine
2 cups canned tomatoes or 1 No. 2 can
4 slices bacon


Directions:

Melt the butter and saute the green pepper and onion gently.  When they are tender, add chives, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper, wine and tomatoes.  Place fish in a greased baking dish and top with strips of bacon.  Pour liquid mixture over the fish and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.  Baste with the sauce and a little additional red wine.

Serves:  8 - 10

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