1 fish (5 lbs.) trout, red snapper, cod, whitefish, bass or pike
Salt and pepper
2 c. cooked rice
1/3 c. slivered almonds
2 tbsp. minced parsley
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
butter

Wash fish and season with salt and pepper. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes. Combine rice, nuts, parsley, lemon rind, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper. Mix well.

Stuff prepared fish. Sew or close cavity with small skewers and lace with string.

To facilitate removal from pan to serving platter, place fish on aluminum foil for baking. Brush fish with butter. Makes 8 to 10 servings.