Savory Stuffed Fish

3-5 pound whole fish ( trout, red snapper, etc.)

2 tbsp melted butter

Salt and pepper

Stuffing:

1 beaten egg

1/4 tsp dried thyme and 1/2 tsp dill seed

2 tbsp chopped parsley

1/4 tsp salt

Dash of pepper

1/2 cup butter

3 tbsp chopped onion

2 tbsp hot water

3 cups white bread crumbs

Saute onion in 1/2 cup butter for 5 minutes. Combine the remaining stuffing ingredients,

tossing lightly to mixd well. Sprinkle inside of fish with salt and pepper. Place in

shallow baking dish; stuff and close opening with skewers. Brush top of fish with

2 tbsp melted butter. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes in a 500 degree oven.

Reduce heat to 400 degrees and bake 10 minutes per pound, or until fish flakes

easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges. Make 4-8 servings.