1    Fresh dressed whitefish (3-4
Lb)
1 1/2 ts Salt
STUFFING:
1/4 c  Butter
3/4 c  Chopped celery
1/2 c  Chopped onion
1 1/3 c  Water
2 tb Grated lemon rind
1 ts Salt
1 ts Paprika
1 ds Thyme
1 1/2 c  Instant rice
1/3 c  Sour cream
1/4 c  Diced peeled lemon
2 tb Melted butter

Sprinkle fish inside out with salt. To prepare stuffing: In skillet
melt butter; add celery & onion, saute until tender. Add water, lemon
rind, salt, paprika & thyme; bring to boil. Add rice & stir to
moisten. Cover & remove from heat. Let stand 5-10 minutes, until
liquid is absorbed. Add sour cream & lemon; mix lightly. Stuff cavity
of fish loosely with dressing; tie securely with string. Place in
buttered shallow baking dish & brush with melted butter. Place extra
stuffing in baking dish. Bake in 350 for 40-60 minutes. Baste
occasionally with butter. Serve extra dressing with fish.