Ingredients
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
1clovelarge garlic,thinly sliced
1large lemon,peeled
salt and freshly ground pepper
12stripsbacon,thick-cut smokehouse
4trout fillets,or fresh herring fillets
Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the sliced garlic and cook over low heat for about 1 minute until golden. Add the chopped lemon and cook over moderate heat for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Scrape the lemon relish into a small glass or stainless steel bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Wrap 3 slices of bacon around each trout or herring fillet. Secure the bacon with toothpicks.
Heat a large skillet over moderately high heat. Add the bacon-wrapped trout fillets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bacon is browned and crisped and the fish is just cooked through.
Transfer to plates, spoon the lemon relish on top and serve. Enjoy!
