Stuffed Rainbow Trout Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Stuffed Rainbow Trout recipe! Whether you’re preparing a special weeknight dinner or hosting guests, this dish promises to impress with its ease of preparation and stunning presentation. Using trout fillets instead of whole trout streamlines the process while maintaining the dish’s deliciousness. With a harmonious blend of ingredients like butter, onion, celery, and garlic, every bite bursts with flavor, making it a company-worthy recipe!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 549.7
- Fat Content: 29.7g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9g
- Cholesterol: 211.3mg
- Sodium: 1116.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.4g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Protein: 51.8g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/4 cup |
| Onion | 1/2 |
| Celery | 1/2 stalk |
| Fresh parsley | 1/4 cup |
| Garlic clove | 1 |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Dried oregano | 1/4 tsp |
| Egg | 3 |
| Lemon juice | 1 tbsp |
| Soy sauce | 1 tbsp |
| All-purpose flour | 4 tbsp |
| Bacon | 1/2 slice |
| Lemon slice | 1 |
| Fresh parsley sprig | 1 |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and celery to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until tender.
- Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in fresh parsley, minced garlic, salt, and dried oregano.
- Add bread cubes to the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine eggs and white wine, then stir into the bread mixture until evenly mixed.
- Spread the stuffing mixture evenly into a 11 x 7 x 1 ½-inch baking dish, and set it aside.
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Prepare the Trout:
- Rinse the trout fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the inside of each trout fillet evenly with ½ teaspoon of salt.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and soy sauce. Brush the inside of each trout fillet with this mixture, reserving the remaining mixture for later use.
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Assembly:
- Dredge each trout fillet in all-purpose flour, ensuring an even coating.
- Place the trout fillets over the prepared stuffing in the baking dish, overlapping them slightly if necessary.
- Drizzle the reserved lemon juice and soy sauce mixture over the trout fillets.
- Lay bacon slices over the top of the trout fillets, ensuring they cover the surface evenly.
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Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the trout is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
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Serve:
- Once done, garnish the Stuffed Rainbow Trout with lemon slices and fresh parsley sprigs for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of this impressive dish with your favorite sides or accompaniments.
With its combination of savory stuffing, tender trout, and crispy bacon, this Stuffed Rainbow Trout recipe is sure to become a favorite for both special occasions and weeknight meals alike!
