Fish Baked with Bacon

• 2 pounds frozen fish
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 to 8 slices of bacon (if you don't have much bacon, then use 3 or 4 slices, cut in half)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

Arrange the fish in a well oiled 9 by 13 inch rectangular baking pan. If the fish is frozen in a block, don't worry about it, just plop it in the pan as is. Sprinkle the salt and pepper all about the frozen fish. Arrange the bacon slices over the fish. Scatter the sliced onion over the bacon. Dribble the lemon juice over everything, if you are using it. Bake at 400° for 20 to 30 minutes. The bacon should be crisp, the fish should be opaque white and flake easily. Serves 6.

This recipe is excellent for fish with a strong flavor. The pepper, bacon, onion and lemonjuice taste absolutely wonderful all mixed together. Fish which has a strong flavor (like Ocean Perch or Whiting) compliments the strong flavors of the additions perfectly. Serve with Tomato Pilaff, Corn Muffins and green beans.