Fish With Figs, Bacon and Pecans

Ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce)  fish fillets, preferably redfish
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 6 slices apple-smoked bacon
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 shallots, minced
• 4 ounces fig preserves
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup pecans, toasted
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Fry bacon in an ovenproof skillet and drain on paper towels. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet -- that adds lots of flavor! Add shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Saute for 2 minutes over medium heat.

3. 3

   Chop bacon into half inch pieces.

4. 4

   Add white wine, preserves, pecans and bacon to the skillet and reduce for about 4 minutes. Pour the mixture into a bowl and reserve.

5. 5

   Season both sides of the filets with salt and pepper and place in the skillet. If you are not using fresh fish, you may need to add some other seasonings. Cover the fish with the fig mixture and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve with your favorite rice/couscous and a salad.

7. 7

   Enjoy!