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rainbow trout with seared sugar snaps

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

My mom's next door neighbor used to bring us rainbow trout. This is one way we prepared it....from my teenage years!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For rainbow trout with seared sugar snaps

  • 4
    rainbow trout fillets
  • cooking spray
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 2 tsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 c
    sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved diagonally
  • 1/2 c
    shallots, vertically sliced
  • 1/4 c
    pine nuts
  • 2 tsp
    fresh dill, chopped

How To Make rainbow trout with seared sugar snaps

  • 1
    Preheat broiler to high.
  • 2
    Arrange trout, flesh side up on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush each fillet with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Drizzle with juice. Sprinkle with cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Broil for 5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • 3
    While the fish cooks, heat a medium skillet over high heat until very hot, Combine peas, shallots, and pine nuts in a small bowl; add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the bowl, tossing to coat.
  • 4
    Add the pea mixture to the pan; cook 3 minutes or until the peas are bright green and blackened in spots and the nuts are lightly toasted, stirring frequently Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and dill. Serve over the trout.
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