Baked Fish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 or 4 lb. fish, dressed
4 Tbsp. butter or other fat, melted
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 slices bacon (optional)

Preparation

Clean, wash and dry fish.
Rub inside and out with salt.
Place fish in a greased baking pan.
Brush with melted fat and lay slices of bacon over the top.
Bake in a moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 60 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
If fish seems dry while baking, baste occasionally with drippings or melted fat.
Serve immediately on a hot platter, plain or with a sauce.
Serves 6.