TILAPIA AND MASHED YAMS WITH PANCETTA-SAGE BREADCRUMBS

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Sauté     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Bacon     Tilapia     Sweet Potato/Yam     Healthy     Sage     Breadcrumbs     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from French or sourdough bread with crust, ground in processor)
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
2 pounds medium yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), pierced all over with fork
3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 5-to 6-ounce tilapia fillets or eight 2-to 3-ounce fillets

Steps:

  • Sautépancetta in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to small bowl. Add breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon chopped sage to drippings in skillet; stir over medium-high heat until breadcrumbs are almost crisp, 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with pancetta. Cool (reserve skillet).
  • Place yams on plate and microwave on high until very soft, 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on size of yam. Transfer yams to work surface. Cut yams in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and place in medium glass bowl. Discard skin. Add remaining 11/2 teaspoons chopped sage and 1 tablespoon butter to yams; mash until almost smooth. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Sprinkle fish fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish fillets and cook until golden brown on outside and just opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. If necessary, rewarm yams in microwave. Divide mashed yams among 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 fish fillet, sprinkle generously with pancetta-sage breadcrumbs, and serve.

Silindile Dlamuka
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The tilapia was a bit bland for my taste, but the mashed yams were delicious. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs were a nice touch, but overall the dish was just okay.


Eiei Wisi
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover tilapia. The mashed yams were a nice change of pace from the usual mashed potatoes. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice touch of flavor. Overall, a good meal that I would make again.


Ajibola Segun
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the mashed yams were creamy and flavorful. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice crispy texture and the whole dish came together bea


Furkan Hossan
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious! The tilapia was flaky and moist, and the mashed yams were creamy and flavorful. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this dish a


Alaa Bahari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the mashed yams were creamy and flavorful. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice crispy texture and the whole dish came together beautifully. Will


SM AK
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The tilapia was a bit bland for my taste, but the mashed yams were delicious. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs were a nice touch, but overall the dish was just okay.


Thelma Nyakudya
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover tilapia. The mashed yams were a nice change of pace from the usual mashed potatoes. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice touch of flavor. Overall, a good meal that I would make again.


isla tyler
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the mashed yams were creamy and flavorful. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice crispy texture and the whole dish came together bea


Saif Symi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The tilapia was flaky and moist, and the mashed yams were creamy and flavorful. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this di


Saddam Hossain750
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The tilapia was perfectly cooked and the mashed yams were delicious. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice touch of savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful


Nate Malec
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The tilapia was moist and flaky, and the mashed yams were creamy and flavorful. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a nice crispy texture and the whole dish came together beautifully. Will definitely be


Carlee Slusher
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This tilapia and mashed yams dish was a delightful culinary experience. The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky and tender, while the mashed yams were creamy and flavorful. The pancetta-sage breadcrumbs added a crispy, savory touch that complemented