Baked Red Snapper or Bass

Miss Annie's Note:

A Louisiana favorite. From the files of Mrs. O. R. Menton

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 large red snapper (5-8 pounds)
• 4 teaspoons butter
• ¼ cup chopped green pepper
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• salt & pepper
• ½ cup red wine
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 cups canned tomatoes (or 1 #2 can)
• ¼ cup chopped parsley

Directions:

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