Bass in White Wine

• 1 bass, about 2 lb (scant kg)
• 1 small onion, cut into fine rings

Scale and gut the fish, wash well and dry it. Butter a shallow baking dish with some of the butter, saving the rest for the sauce.

Set the oven to gas mark 6/400°F/200°C. Spread the onion rings over the dish and lay the fish on them. Add all the herbs, spices and seasonings and pour in the wine. Cover with aluminium foil and bake for 30 minutes - be careful not to overcook it.

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