Fish Stuffing Bake

Ingenious! Nesting delicate halibut on moist stuffing and then gently
baking it creates a flavorful, perfectly cooked piece of fish. So easy!

Fish Stuffing Bake
from Campbell's Kitchen

Prep Time: 30 min.
Bake Time: 15 min.

1 cup water *
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 small green pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
4 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing
6 fresh *or* thawed frozen firm white fish fillets (cod, haddock or
halibut) (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley *OR* 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1. Heat the water, *2 tablespoons* butter, carrots and pepper in a
3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Remove the saucepan
from the heat. Add the stuffing and mix lightly.

2. Spoon the stuffing across the center of a 3-quart shallow baking
dish. Arrange the fish on each side of the stuffing.

3. Heat the remaining butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat until
it's melted. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Spoon the butter
mixture over the fish.

4. Bake at 400°F. for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when
tested with a fork.

*For moister stuffing increase the water to 1 1/2 cups.

Makes: 6 servings.

Kitchen Clip
                              Steam fresh broccoli on the stove while the fish bakes. Once
crisp-tender, toss with butter and season with salt and red pepper flakes.
Received on Sun Feb 21 17:29:34 2010