Ritz Cracker-Crusted Bluefish

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 350° F. Take the fish out of the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature.
2. 2
   In a large oven-safe skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon to a plate and save for another use. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet.
3. 3
   Whisk the egg in a medium bowl. Pour the cracker crumbs into a second medium bowl.
4. 4
   Heat the bacon fat in the skillet on medium heat until hot but not smoking.
5. 5
   Dip each piece of fish into the egg and then into the cracker crumbs, coating it thoroughly. Place the coated fish into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
6. 6
   Place the skillet with the fish in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve over vegetables, mashed potatoes, polenta, or grains.