Taste of Home Bacon Tomato Topped Haddock

This became a family favorite after the very first bite. I love so many Taste of Home recipes but this one might be not only my favorite but also Jim’s! This is really that good and would be great for a date night and easy enough for company. The topping adds such great flavors to the haddock with the crunch of the panko, the sweet from the tomatoes and the salty from the bacon. This recipe is an absolute home run!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 bacon strips, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs (can use gluten-free)
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
• 5 haddock fillets, about 6 ounces each
• 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Add onion and garlic cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs, tomatoes and parsley. Set aside.

Pre heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread oil and butter in an ungreased baking dish. Place fillets in baking dish. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt. Top with the bread crumb mixture and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Enjoy!