Scrod With Tomatoes, Bacon, And Sherry

Directions

1. In a skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, till it is crisp, transfer it with tongs to paper towels to drain, and crumble it.
2. Pour all but 1 Tbsp. of the fat from the skillet and in the remaining
3. fat cook the onion, stirring, till it begins to turn golden brown. Add in the tomatoes, the Sherry, the soy sauce, and the sugar and simmer the sauce for 5 min, or possibly till it is thickened. Add in the scrod and simmer it, covered, for 4 min. Turn the scrod and simmer it, covered, for 4 min more, or possibly till it just flakes. Transfer the scod with a slotted spatula to 2 plates and keep hot, covered. (If you like, boil the sauce for 1 minute to thicken it slightly.) Spoon the sauce over the scrod and sprinkle the scrod with the bacon.
4. Serves 2.