Stuffed Cod Wrapped In Bacon Food

DELICIOUS ROASTED WHITE FISH WRAPPED IN SMOKED BACON WITH LEMON MAYONNAISE AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6. Season your beautiful fish fillets with the rosemary, finely grated lemon zest (no bitter white pith, please) and pepper - you don't need to use salt because we're going to wrap the fish in the lovely salty smoked bacon. Lay your rashers of bacon or pancetta on a board and one by one run the flat of a knife along them to thin them and widen them out. Lay 3 rashers together, slightly overlapping, put a fish fillet on top and wrap the rashers around it.
• Lightly heat a large ovenproof frying pan, add a splash of olive oil and lay your fish, prettiest side facing up, in the pan. Fry for a minute, then place the pan in your preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until the bacon is crisp and golden.
• While the fish is cooking, you can make your simple lemon mayonnaise. I do this by mixing quality low-fat mayonnaise with the juice of half a lemon and pepper. You want to add enough lemon juice to make the flavour slightly too zingy. This is because, when you eat it with the asparagus and the fish, it will lessen slightly in intensity. And don't worry if the mayo looks a little thinner than usual when you've added the lemon juice - think of it as more delicate.
• The asparagus is a great accompaniment because, like the fish, it also loves bacon. You can either boil or steam it; either way it's light and a nice contrast to the meatiness of the fish. When cooked, toss it in the juices that come out of the fish. Simply serve the fish next to a nice pile of asparagus, drizzled with the lemon-spiked mayonnaise. And if you're feeling very hungry, serve with some steaming-hot new potatoes.

BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the broiler. Slice the figs about 3/4 of the way down the center lengthwise, and open each like a book; set aside.
• Combine the goat cheese, pesto, lemon juice and zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl with a rubber spatula. Fill each fig with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese-pesto mixture.
• Wrap each stuffed fig with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Put the figs, seam-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Broil, turning once, until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

BACON WRAPPED COD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Lay out the cod fillet on a clean cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Brush melted butter or olive oil all over each piece of cod.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Wrap each fillet with one slice of bacon.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

BACON WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPENO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, garlic, sundried tomatoes, cilantro and salt until well blended. You can now set the mixture aside or even freeze for up to a couple of months in a freezer bag.
• You'll want to wear some kitchen gloves for this step! Slice the jalapeños lengthwise, being careful not to slice them in half. Then slice at the top along the width of the pepper just about a quarter inch below the base of the stem until you cut through the core, again being careful not to cut completely through the pepper (This step will probably take some practice). Now you need to decide whether you want to keep the seed webbing for those that like it really hot, or remove them for a lot less heat. I like to do about half and half so that you can please everyone. Anyway, if removing the seeds, gently remove the core using a paring knife by spreading the pepper carefully, you may need to shake some of the remaining seeds out.
• Separate the strips of bacon and cook in the microwave for about 5 minutes on high, just enough to give it a head start. Then pat dry with paper towels. Just to soak up some of the grease. Set it aside to cool.
• Fill either a pastry bag or just a freezer bag (cutting one corner out), and pipe some of the filling into each pepper until full but still able to almost close the pepper.
• Wrap each pepper with a strip of bacon then use two or three toothpicks to secure the pepper closed.
• Place the jalapeños on a medium heat grill and cook until the bacon is crisp. you'll need to turn frequently to heat them evenly. you may even want to use foil to prevent the mess. I find that by cooking the bacon a little first and not over filling that you'll get minimal mess however.
• Let them sit for about 5 to 10 minutes and serve them up! Don't forget which ones have the seeds!

STUFFED COD WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Soak some toothpicks in water while the grill heats up.
• Spread a thin layer of sesame oil and chili sauce onto one side of each fish fillet. At one end, place some of the leek and a couple of mushrooms. Roll towards the other end. Wrap each roll with a slice of bacon, and secure with two toothpicks.
• Place on the preheated grill, and cook covered for 5 minutes. Be careful of flare-ups from the bacon grease. Turn over, and cook for 5 more minutes, until bacon is crisp and fish flakes easily.

BACON WRAPPED COD FILLETS

Steps:

• Rinse the fish, pat dry and cut into 8 serving pieces. Mix the herbs together. Season the fish with salt and pepper, coat with the herbs and then wrap each fillet with a slice of bacon.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sear the fish parcels for around 6 minutes. Add the remaining herbs, cream, stock and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on serving plates and serve with potatoes, if desired.

BACON WRAPPED STUFFED COD FILLETS

Steps:

• METHOD STUFFED COD FILLETS: Rinse your cod fillets and pat dry and place on your counter. In a bowl grate stale bread until loss crumbs, then add SAVOURY, SALT, PEPPER, 1 TBSP BUTTER, GRATED ONION. Mix together leaving the leftover onion for your drawn butter sauce, after your dressing is mixed together set aside until ready to use. Take one cod fillet and season with salt and pepper on both sides, then take a hand full of stuffing and add to the top, pat down and roll away from you. Then take a piece of bacon and wrap around the rolled stuffed cod fillet and place in a deep pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. This will help catch the oil that is released from the bacon. Continue doing this until all the cod fillets are stuffed and season again with salt and pepper, optional. Place in a pre-heated oven of 350º to 375º for 30 to 45 minutes depending on your oven and when the bacon is a golden brown. Remove from heat and serve with a drawn butter, rice and veggies of choice. METHOD FOR DRAWN BUTTER: In a frying pan, ( cast iron ) or any type on a medium heat, add 1 tbsp butter, chopped onions and start to fry. Then add a pinch salt and pepper, after the onions have started to cook or soften then add flour or corn starch. Stir around in pan until cooked, then add 1 cup vegetable stock or broth and mix around until the drawn butter starts to thicken. Then turn heat down to simmer. Serve over BACON WRAPPED STUFFED COD, side of vegetables and topped with a drawn butter and a slice of homemade bread, then a cup of strong tea.

BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FISH

Steps:

• To make the stuffing, melt butter, add onion, sauté gently and add all other ingredients except the fish.
• Cut each fillet in half lengthwise.
• Place stuffing on each fillet, roll up and wrap a thin slice of bacon around each roll.
• Place in a buttered ovenproof dish, cover and bake in a moderate oven (375 F) for 15 minutes.
• Remove cover to brown the dish for last five minutes.
• Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

BACON-WRAPPED COD

Steps:

• 1. Season the cod all over lightly with salt and pepper. Roll or fold the cod so that it looks like a small roast, and wrap the bacon around it, securing the pieces of bacon with a skewer or toothpick, so the cod is almost completely covered with the bacon (except at the "corners").
• 2. In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the fish and brown it on all sides, which will take about 6 minutes. Cover the skillet and continue cooking the cod until it is cooked through, about 16 minutes, turning it occasionally so it doesn't burn.
• 3. While the cod is cooking, make the sauce. Mince together the parsley and the shallot and place in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Coarsely chop the capers and whisk them into the sauce.
• 4. When the fish is cooked, transfer it to a warmed serving platter and let it sit for about 4 minutes. Remove the skewers or the toothpicks and drain away any liquid that comes from the fish. Pour the sauce over the fish and serve.