Baked 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.