Breakfast Trout With Bacon

1. 1

   Fry bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden brown, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain on paper towels and set aside, reserving bacon fat in pan.

3. 3

   Rinse fish, then dredge in cornmeal and season both sides to taste with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Add vegetable oil to the bacon fat, then heat pan over medium high heat until oil is hot.

5. 5

   Working in batches if necessary, fry fish in combined fat and oil on one side until skin is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Carefully turn fish over and cook other side for 5 minutes more.

7. 7

   Serve garnished with bacon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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