Baked Red Snapper or Bass

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


TO PREPARE:

Melt the butter and sauté 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.