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                        BAYOU BAKED RED SNAPPER

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cajun                            Fish
               Main dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                    Whole Red Snapper (4 Lb.)
  1                    Stick margarine, pareve
  1       bn           Shallots, chopped
    1/2   ts           Oregano
  1       cn           Button mushrooms OR
  8                    Large fresh mushrooms
                       Salt and pepper to taste.

 Clean fish and pat dry.  Rub cavity with salt, pepper
 and margarine. Place in well-greased baking pan and
 set aside. Heat 3 or 4 tbs. margarine in heavy
 skillet.  Add shallots and saute until soft, but not
 brown. Add more margarine and mushrooms and continue
 cooking, shaking pan until most of fat is absorbed.
 Stir in oregano and pour mixture over fish. Measure
 fish at its thickest point and bake exactly 10 min.
 per inch of thickness in preheated 450 F. oven.  Baste
 several times with pan juices. Serves 8 to 10.



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