BUTTERFLIED TROUT WITH SPICY LETTUCE, CELERY, AND HERBS

Butterflied Trout with Spicy Lettuce, Celery, and Herbs image

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories Kid-Friendly Trout Celery Summer Healthy Soy Sauce Lettuce Bon Appétit Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1/2 jalapeño, with seeds, very finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
Kosher salt
1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
2 (14-16-ounce) whole butterflied rainbow trout
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 Little Gem, butter lettuce, or romaine hearts, leaves separated
2 celery stalks, preferably with leaves, leaves reserved, stalks thinly sliced on a diagonal
1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
1/2 cup mint leaves

Steps:

Using the side of a chef's knife, mash jalapeño, lime zest, and orange zest with a pinch of salt on a cutting board to a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl and mix in shallot, orange juice, lime juice, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Season trout with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook 1 trout, skin side down, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes (flesh will be nearly cooked through). Remove from heat, turn fish, and let sit until cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer trout to a platter. Wipe out skillet; repeat with remaining trout and 1 tablespoon oil.
Toss lettuce, celery, celery leaves (if using), cilantro, mint, and 3 tablespoons dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Top trout with salad and spoon remaining dressing over.

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Rabnawaz Mangla

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This was my first time cooking trout and it was delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.

Adhiklal Thakur

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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.

Samita Rai

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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The trout was cooked perfectly and the spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs were a great addition.

Unuata paulet

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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The trout is cooked perfectly and the spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs are a delicious complement.

Md Rafiul

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This recipe is a great way to cook trout. The spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs add a lot of flavor.

Khanji Hammd

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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The trout was mild and flaky, while the spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs added a nice kick.

Chun-Li Martial artist

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I'm not a big fan of trout, but this recipe changed my mind. The trout was cooked perfectly and the spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs were a great addition.

Mark Hernandez

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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The trout is cooked perfectly and the spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs are a delicious complement.

Andri Talpsepp

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to cook trout and the spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs are a delicious addition.

Rijena Chhetri

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This recipe is a great way to cook trout. The spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs add a lot of flavor.

Kiprotich Bii

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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The trout was a big hit.

dirk louw

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The trout is cooked perfectly and the spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs are a delicious complement.

Saifullah Saifullah

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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The trout was so flavorful and the spicy lettuce, celery, and herbs were a great addition.