TROUT WITH CHIVE BUTTER
You can make this speedy dish casual and after-work-friendly or fancy enough for company. It all depends on how you garnish it. Using trout or salmon roe turns it into something quite deluxe, with the small pearls of caviar popping in your mouth. But a sprinkling of saline capers is nearly as delicious, at a fraction of the cost. No matter which you choose, the fish itself a snap to prepare. The butterflied whole trout broils up in under five minutes. After that it's smeared with a garlicky compound butter, which melts into a fragrant, savory sauce. Serve this dish with boiled new potatoes, crusty bread or rice to catch all the buttery juices.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the broiler. Place trout, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
- In a mini food processor, or using a mortar and pestle or a bowl and a fork, stir together garlic, lemon juice, pepper and a pinch of salt. Add softened butter and chives and mash or process until well mixed.
- Broil trout until just opaque, 2 to 5 minutes depending upon your broiler.
- Drop spoonfuls of butter on top of the fish; it will melt immediately. Top with more chives and with roe or capers, and a little more lemon juice if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 742, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 91 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1092 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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ahmadarshad Durani
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The trout is always cooked perfectly and the chive butter is always flavorful. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
leo maldonado
[email protected]This was my first time cooking trout and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the trout was cooked perfectly. The chive butter was also delicious.
Tuli akter
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of trout, but this recipe changed my mind. The chive butter really elevated the fish and made it taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Florence Abosedeoye
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The trout was flaky and flavorful, and the chive butter was the perfect finishing touch. We'll definitely be adding this to our regular rotation.
Sinentlantla Madlala
[email protected]Not a fan. The trout was bland and the chive butter was too overpowering. I won't be making this again.
Aya Zagirty
[email protected]The trout was delicious, but the chive butter was a bit too rich for my taste. Next time, I'll try using less butter or adding some lemon juice to balance out the flavor.
Kigongo Resty
[email protected]I followed the recipe and the trout turned out a bit overcooked. However, the chive butter saved the day! It was so tasty that it made up for the slightly overcooked fish.
Busingye Lillian
[email protected]Trout with chive butter: simple yet delicious. The trout was cooked to perfection and the chive butter added a touch of elegance. Highly recommend!
Dilruba Nasrin
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! The trout was flaky and moist, and the chive butter was the perfect complement. Will definitely be making this again.
Nkiwane dumoluhle
[email protected]This trout with chive butter was an absolute delight! The trout was cooked perfectly and the chive butter was flavorful and luxurious. I highly recommend this recipe.