Stuffed Fish

Ingredients

• one whole fish weighing 3-4 lbs, scaled and cleaned
• 3 tsp margarine
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• ¼ chopped onion
• 1 hot pepper, seed removed and chopped
• 2 tsp lime or lemon juice
• 1 tomato, sliced

Directions

1. Split the fish lengthwise to expose the cavity.
2. Rub the fish inside and outside with a mixture of 1 tablespoon margarine, salt, pepper and garlic.
3. Let stand while preparing stuffing.
4. In a small pan, heat 2 tablespoons of margarine, saute half of the onions until soft, add bread crumbs, chopped onions, hot pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper.
5. The consistency of the stuffing must be moist.
6. Fill cavity of the fish with stuffing.
7. Secure edges with skewers or sew together.
8. Place fish in a buttered baking dish.
9. Arrange remaining onion slices and tomatoes over fish.
10. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
11. Add 1 cup of water to dish.