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Thanksgiving Baked Stuffed Rockfish Recipe Recipe
In some parts of the Chesapeake Bay area stuffed rockfish is a Thanksgiving Tradition. Even though I rarely serve stuffed rock for Thanksgiving I love it and make it every time I catch a big one.
| Prep time: 15 Minutes |
American
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| Cook time: 60 Minutes | Servings: 6 |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 139g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 375 | |
| Calories from Fat 169 | 45% |
| Total Fat 19.23g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11.18g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium 324mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 36.79g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 4.54g | 3% |
| Protein 13.43g | 21% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 1 Large Rockfish (4-5 pounds)- scaled and cleaned. Leave the head on.
- 2 fresh Limes-juiced
- 1/4 - 1/2 lb. of Butter
- Black pepper
- Blackened seafood seasoning
- Seasoning salt
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Jack’s Smoked Mussels and Wild Rice Stuffing
- 2 large stalks celery
- 1 medium onion
- 1 stick butter or margarine
- 1 can whole smoked mussels
- 1 pkg. Uncle Ben's® Long Grain & Wild Rice (Original Recipe, 6.0-Ounce Box)
- 1 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing Mix (Savory Herb, 6-Ounce Box)
- 1 c. bread crumbs
Directions
- Wash and dry fish thoroughly.
- Place on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Make certain it is large enough to allow the juices to remain in the fish to marinate without leaking.
- Sprinkle inside and outside the cavity with little seasoning salt, blackened seafood seasoning, black pepper, Old Bay and fresh lime juice. Wrap tightly, and marinate the rockfish 4 to 6 hours.
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow rice to cool and add Smoked Mussels with oil.
- Finely chop celery and onions, sauté in margarine or butter until tender.
- Remove from heat and gently mix in Stove Top and bread cubes. Adjust moistness with water, as desired.
- Combined the rice and bead crumb mixtures.
- Stuff cavity of fish loosely with dressing and secure edges.
- Baste liberally with fat or oil.
- Bake at 350°F, basting frequently, until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, 45 to 60 minutes.
