Description
Experience a burst of spring flavors with Steelhead Trout paired with a creamy Spring Pea Sauce. This vibrant dish features tender, flaky trout complemented by a luscious sauce made from fresh peas, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for special occasions or an impressive weeknight dinner, this recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Steelhead Trout Fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup Fresh Peas (or frozen peas)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Dill or Parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and pat dry the steelhead trout fillets.
- Cook Peas: Boil peas in salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender; drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Make Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Fold in cooked peas, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Trout: In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear trout skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the trout over the pea sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg