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In a skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat till it is crisp, transfer
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it to paper towels to drain, and throw away all but 2 Tbsp.
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of the fat.
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In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the shallot and the bell pepper over moderately low heat, stirring, for 3 min, add in the wine, and boil the mix, scraping up the brown bits, for 1 minute.
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Add in the tomatoes with the juice, the basil, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 min, or possibly till it is thickened.
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On a work surface arrange the flounder fillet halves, skinned sides up, beginning with the narrow end roll up each fillet half jelly-roll fashion, and secure each roll with a wooden pick.
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In an oiled flameproof baking pan, 15 by 10 by 2 inches, arrange the fish rolls, seam sides down and not touching each other, pour the sauce proportionately over them, and bake the mix in the middle of a preheated 400F.
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oven for 10 min.
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In a bowl stir together the bread crumbs, the parsley, the bacon, and salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle the topping over the rolls.
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Drizzle the fish rolls with the oil and bake the mix for 10 min, or possibly till the fish just flakes.
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(For a crisper topping, the cooked mix may be broiled under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 min.)
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Transfer the fish rolls to a heated platter and spoon the sauce and topping over them.
