Ingredients
- 1 shad
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ¼ cup pork, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- additional butter or thin slices of pork for topping
- hot water
- parsley for garnish
Directions
1
Cut the fish down from the gills about six inches and remove the insides.
2
Wash and scrape the fish clean, removing all scales, then wipe it dry.
3
Make a dressing by mixing bread crumbs, chopped parsley, pork, pepper, salt, and butter.
4
Stuff the shad with the dressing, sew it up, and place it in a baking pan.
5
Top with thin slices of pork or bits of butter, then sprinkle with flour.
6
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 40 minutes.
7
Once done, transfer the shad to a serving dish.
8
In a saucepan, add a piece of butter, pepper, salt, and a little hot water to the gravy.
9
Bring to a boil and pour over the fish, then garnish with parsley.