Baked Crappie

• 3 pounds of crappie fillets
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 3 ribs of celery, chopped
• Salt and pepper for taste
• 1 6-ounce can of tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 to 3 lemon slices
• 2 garlic buds, chopped

Saute celery, pepper, onion, parsley and garlic in butter.  Pour mixture over fish placed in a glass baking dish.  Season and add tomatoes.  Top with lemon slices.  Bake for 30 minutes at 330 degrees.  Recipe will serve 3 or 4 people.

Submitted by:  Sheri Sturgis, New Jersey