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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Redouane Roudani
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the trout came out perfect. The chive butter was also delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Sophia Hout
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The trout was overcooked and the chive butter was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Nabuufu Diana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this trout with chive butter was amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the chive butter was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
ihejirika benita
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The trout was cooked perfectly and the chive butter added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Cynthia Collis
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The trout is always flaky and tender, and the chive butter is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
DRACO
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The trout was cooked to perfection and the chive butter was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Salman Ali
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the trout and the chive butter. I will definitely be making this again.
Sk Mubarok miya
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The trout was cooked perfectly and the chive butter was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Google Wise
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the trout came out dry and overcooked. The chive butter was also too salty. I would not recommend this recipe.
Ishwor Tharu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The trout was cooked well, but the chive butter was not very flavorful.
Peir Ankrah
[email protected]I love trout and this recipe did not disappoint. The chive butter was a great way to add flavor to the fish. I will definitely be making this again.
Rasel alom
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The trout was cooked perfectly and the chive butter was a delicious addition. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Waqar khurram
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of trout, but this recipe changed my mind. The chive butter was so delicious, it really elevated the fish. I'll definitely be making this again.
Joalane Ntee
[email protected]This trout with chive butter was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked perfectly, flaky and tender, and the chive butter was the perfect complement, adding a subtle yet flavorful touch. I will definitely be making this again.