Sprats with bacon

• 500 g (1 lb) sprats
• 200-250 g (7-8 oz

Fillet the sprats and divide each fish into two pieces. Cut the bacon into small cubes and fry lightly for 2-4 minutes, then add the finely chopped onions and the flour; mix and cook, stirring until the flour turns light brown. Add the milk gradually and stir for 5-7 minutes until it thickens. Add the fish and cook a further 7-8 minutes, then add the cream, remove from the heat and season with