Crispy Skate with Cauliflower, Bacon, Capers, and Croutons

Name: Crispy Skate with Cauliflower, Bacon, Capers, and Croutons
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups small (3/4-inch) cauliflower florets; 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 cup rice flour (see Note); 1/4 cup Cream of Wheat; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 (7-ounce) pieces boned skate wing (or Dover sole fillets); 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped purchased plain croutons

November 7, 2012

This lightly fried, fleshy white fish paired with crisp bacon and cauliflower is surprisingly hearty. Cream of Wheat gives the rice-flour crust an airy texture that won’t drown the fish, and the bacon drippings infuse the cauliflower with a smoky flavor. To cut the fat, drain the drippings and sauté the vegetables in olive oil instead. Dover sole is a suitable flat-fish substitute.

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