Stuffed Sea Bass

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1 cup crushed seasoned croutons
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 egg
1 pan-dressed sea bass (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil

Heat over to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients except sea bass and oil. Cut 3 diagonal slits on each side of the fish. Place 1 tablespoon stuffing mixture in each slit. Fill cavity of fish with remaning stuffing mixture. PLace fish in ungreased rectangular basking dish, 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Drizzle with oil. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.