Our Speckled Trout Recipe
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Equipment
- Measuring spoons and cups
- 2 Mixing bowls and spoon
- Brush
- Stove grill, or oven
- Skillet or roasting pan
- Chopping board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main
- 2 pcs. speckled trout boneless filets
- 2 tbsp. butter melted
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
For roasting and frying
- 1 pc. onion medium, peeled, and cut into strips
- 1 sprig celery stalk
- 1 pc. carrot small-sized, cut into small cubes
- ½ tsp. salt
For garnishing
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary per serving, green leaves
- 2 pcs. lemon wedges per serving
Instructions
Preparing the blackening spice mix
- Combine the paprika, dried thyme and oregano, garlic and onion powder, cayenne, ground black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
- Make sure the fish filets are dry. Pat the speckled trout filets dry with paper towels if needed. Using melted butter, brush both sides of the filets.
- Sprinkle the blackening spice mix generously on both sides of the filets, pressing it into the fish to adhere.
Instructions for frying
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is heated, place the seasoned speckled trout filets in, skin-side down.
- Cook the filets for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and the spices create a slightly charred and blackened crust.
- Take the trout filets out of the skillet, and add the remaining olive oil, onion, celery stalk, and carrots. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and remove from the heat.
- Place the filets and the cooked vegetables on serving plates. Serve with rosemary leaves and lemon wedges.
Instructions for roasting
- Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 or 375 °F.
- Prepare the fish filets with the blackening sauce as instructed above.
- Mix the vegetables with one tablespoon of olive oil and salt in a bowl.
- Place a baking sheet in a roasting pan. Put the vegetables and disperse over the baking sheet evenly.
- Place the trout filets on top of the vegetables.
- Put the roasting pan in the preheated oven and cook for about 15 minutes. Check for doneness after 12 minutes. If the trout is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, take the pan out of the oven.
- Divide the filets and the cooked vegetables into serving plates. Serve with rosemary leaves and lemon wedges.
Instructions for grilling
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the fish filets with the blackening sauce as instructed above.
- Once the grill is hot, oil the grill. Place the trout filets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the filets using a spatula, as the skin may stick to the grates. Continue grilling for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the speckled trout filets and put them on a serving platter. Serve with rosemary leaves and lemon wedges.
Video
Notes
The most challenging aspect of cooking any fish, including speckled trout, is not overcooking. When overcooked, the fish may become dry and lose its flavor. The fish should be cooked at an optimal time, ensuring both doneness and tenderness at the same time. The best way to reach that optimal balance would be using a meat thermometer. The ideal internal temperature for cooked fish is around 145° F. If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can still cook speckled trout to perfection using other methods:
- Carefully observe the appearance of the fish’s flesh as it cooks. When cooked properly, speckled trout filets will turn opaque and easily flake with a fork.
- After cooking for the recommended time, gently poke a fork into the thickest part of the fish and twist slightly. The flesh should easily flake apart and appear opaque. That’s when you understand it’s cooked through. If it still feels translucent and resists flaking, it may need more cooking time.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Our Speckled Trout Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
228
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
1072
mg
47
%
Potassium
209
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1960
IU
39
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
108
mg
11
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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