Trout with green beans and almonds is a classic French dish that is both elegant and delicious. The trout is delicate and flaky, while the green beans are crisp and tender. The almonds add a nutty flavor and texture that complements the fish and vegetables. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It can be served with rice, potatoes, or a crusty baguette.
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TROUT WITH HARICOTS VERTS AND ALMONDS
Provided by Thomas Keller
Categories Fish Nut Sauté Low/No Sugar Dinner Almond Trout Green Bean Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To pan-dress the trout:
- With scissors, cut away the dorsal fin along the back of each fish. Hold each pectoral fin (the one closest to the head) and cut away and discard the gill plate and pectoral fin. Turn the fish on its back and open it up. Starting at the head, cut away the belly flap on each side, along with the pelvic fin. Remove the tail by cutting across the fish about an inch from the bottom of the tail. Set aside.
- For the haricots verts:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Blanch the haricots verts in the boiling water for 2 to 6 minutes, or until they are barely tender, with a slight bite still left to them. Drain the beans and transfer to the ice bath to chill quickly, then drain again and dry on paper towels.
- To complete:
- Lightly sprinkle both sides of each trout with salt and pepper. If you have them, heat two 12-inch nonstick pans (special oval pans work best for fish) over medium-high heat. If you have only one pan, cook two trout first, cover, and keep them in a warm place while you cook the final two. Coat each pan with a light film of canola oil. Add the trout skin side down and sauté for about 4 minutes on one side only. The fish may still look undercooked at the top of the flesh, but the hot ingredients that will top them will complete the cooking.
- Meanwhile, put the beans in a sauté pan, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 1/3 cup water, and place over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the beans are hot and glazed with butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat and keep warm.
- When the fish are done, cut off the heads and discard, if desired, and place the fish on serving plates. Drain the oil from one of the pans and return the pan to the heat. Add the remaining 8 tablespoons butter and a pinch of salt to the hot pan. When the butter begins to brown, add the almonds, shaking the pan to brown them evenly. When they are a rich golden brown, add the parsley and lemon juice.
- Meanwhile, cover each trout with one-quarter of the beans.
- Spoon the foaming butter and almonds over the haricots verts and around the edges of the plates.
HARICOTS VERTS ALMONDINE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, toast the almonds over medium-high heat until golden brown and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the pan, finely chop and set aside.
- Blanch the string beans in salted boiling water until crisp but tender, 2 to 3 minutes. The salt will impart flavor as well as help keep the string beans crisp. Immediately drain and run cold water over the beans or plunge into an ice bath to cool and stop the cooking process, then remove and completely dry.
- Return the saute pan to the burner over medium heat and melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the shallots, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until starting to brown, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Toss the drained beans with the shallots and add the lemon zest and juice. Cook to heat the beans completely through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Toss with the toasted chopped almonds and transfer to a serving dish.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT WITH HAZELNUTS AND HARICOTS VERTS
Steps:
- Place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. When they are lightly toasted, remove from the oven and immediately rub them vigorously in a heavy, dry kitchen towel to remove the skins. Set aside to cool.
- Place the new potatoes, the minced shallots, and the chicken stock in a 2 quart sauce pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are done, but firm. The tip of a knife should penetrate them with a slight resistance.
- Meanwhile, cut off the head and tail of the trout. Using tweezers, remove any pin bones you may find in the trout. Separate the trout into 2 fillets each by cutting down the back of the trout. Season with salt and pepper, and dredge the trout fillets in the flour.
- Add the green beans to the potato pot, cover and place on medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Preheat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute the trout fillets, skin side down, until golden brown. Turn the fillets and cook 1 more minute. Remove from the pan, and repeat until all the trout are cooked. Place all the fillets a baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Add the contents of the potato pot to the trout pan. Add the hazelnuts, bring to a boil, and stir in the lemon juice and butter.
- To serve, divide the potato mixture onto 4 plates, and place 2 fillets, skin side up, crisscrossed on each plate. Spoon the remaining hazelnut sauce over each portion, and serve immediately.
TROUT WITH ALMONDS & RED PEPPERS
Try trout instead of salmon - it's quick and easy to cook, and this recipe is full of sunshine flavours
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Tip the pepper, tomatoes, garlic, oil and vinegar into a roasting tin, then toss them together. Roast for 20 mins, then make a space in the roasting tin for the trout fillets, scattering with the almonds and a little salt and pepper.
- Return to the oven for a further 10-15 mins, until the fish is cooked and the almonds lightly toasted. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over and a rocket salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.24 milligram of sodium
PANFRIED TROUT WITH ALMONDS AND PARSLEY
Sauteed almonds make a zesty topping for panfried trout. For a light, quick supper, serve the fish with baby lettuce leaves and lemon wedges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the trout with the salt, and season with pepper; gently place 2 fillets in skillet, skin sides up. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until undersides are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip fish, using two spatulas if necessary. Cook until fish is slightly flaky in center when poked with a fork, about 2 minutes more. Transfer fish to a platter; keep warm. Wipe out skillet, and repeat with remaining 2 fillets.
- Wipe out skillet; add oil and almonds. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until almonds start to turn golden, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and immediately add parsley and lemon zest; stir to combine. Stir in lemon juice; as soon as it starts to bubble, pour sauce over fish. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 g, Cholesterol 84 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, Sodium 413 g
HARICOTS VERTS AND RED PEPPERS WITH ALMONDS
Categories Nut Pepper Vegetable Side Christmas Quick & Easy Winter Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a baking pan toast almonds in one layer in middle of oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly colored. Cut bell peppers into 2-inch-long strips. In a 12-inch heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook half of peppers, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer cooked peppers to a serving bowl. Cook remaining peppers in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner and transfer to bowl.
- In a 4-quart kettle half filled with boiling salted water cook beans until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes for haricots verts or about 6 minutes for regular green beans. Drain beans in a colander and transfer to bowl. Toss vegetables with almonds and salt and pepper to taste.
HARICOTS VERTS AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH ALMONDS
A salad steeped in the traditions of French home cooking, Viccari served a green-bean salad with goat cheese and toasted almonds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, and place in oven. Toast until they are fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool. Roughly chop; set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a stockpot of water to a boil, and add salt and haricots verts; cook until color brightens and beans are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet; let cool, about 5 minutes.
- While still warm, toss beans in a serving bowl with vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add goat cheese, and stir to melt slightly and coat beans. Sprinkle with almonds, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest trout possible. Fresh trout will have bright, clear eyes and firm, pink flesh.
- Use a variety of cooking methods to cook trout. Trout can be grilled, pan-fried, baked, or poached.
- Season trout simply with salt, pepper, and lemon. Trout has a delicate flavor that is easily overpowered by strong spices.
- Pair trout with light, flavorful sides. Haricots verts, almonds, and lemon are all good choices.
- Serve trout immediately after cooking. Trout is best when it is served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Trout is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With its delicate flavor and flaky texture, trout is a great choice for a light and healthy meal. When choosing trout, look for fish that is fresh and has bright, clear eyes and firm, pink flesh. Trout can be cooked using a variety of methods, including grilling, pan-frying, baking, and poaching. Season trout simply with salt, pepper, and lemon, and pair it with light, flavorful sides such as haricots verts, almonds, and lemon. Serve trout immediately after cooking to ensure the best flavor and texture.
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