Herb and Walnut Stuffed Trout with Saffron Citrus Pan Sauce
This pan-seared dish pairs whole trout, cleaned with walnuts, chopped, mixed fresh herbs, chopped and garlic, minced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
1.79 tbsp (14g) saffron threads, crushed and bloomed in hot water0 kcal
0.45 tsp (1g) kosher salt0 kcal
0.22 tsp (0g) black pepper1 kcal
Cooking instructions
whole troutkosher saltblack pepper
Pat the trout dry and make 2 to 3 shallow slashes on the skin. Season inside and out with salt and black pepper.
walnutsmixed fresh herbs (parsleygarliclemon zest
Mix walnuts, chopped herbs, minced garlic, and half of the lemon zest. Stuff the mixture into the cavity of the fish.
whole troutolive oil
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear trout skin-side down until crisp and releasing easily, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until just cooked through.
orange juicelemon juicelemon zestsaffron threads
Remove fish to a plate. Lower heat to medium and add orange juice, lemon juice, remaining lemon zest, and bloomed saffron water to the pan. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits, until slightly reduced.
pomegranate molasseskosher salt
Add pomegranate molasses and simmer 30 seconds. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
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