Baked Red Snapper or Bass

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

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

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