trout pontchartrain
Found in some of the more high-end restaurants, and many times not even on the menu, Trout Pontchartrain is one of those melt in your mouth delicacies that everyone should experience at least once a year. If restaurants put this on their menu they'd sell out every night!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Broil
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - 10-12 oz trout filets
- - salt, pepper, creole seasoning
- 1 stick butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 - green onion tops, sliced
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 2 - lemons, each cut into four wedges
How To Make trout pontchartrain
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Step 1Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper, sprayed with butter flavored Pam or other non-stick spray.
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Step 2Generously salt both sides of each filet, and lightly sprinkle black pepper and creole seasoning on both sides of each filet.
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Step 3Place fillets on baking pan and broil for 10 minutes or until thickest part is no longer opaque.
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Step 4In a skillet melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic, green onion tops, and salt; saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently but don't let garlic brown.
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Step 5Add crab meat and gently toss until heated through, being careful not to break up crab.
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Step 6Serve one trout filet, sizzling hot, on a large plate and top with one quarter of the crab/butter mixture.
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Step 7Garnish with 2 lemon wedges per plate, a green salad (if you must), and crusty french bread or yeast rolls. It'll make you slap yo' momma!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Fish
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Seafood
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Culture:
Cajun/Creole
Method:
Broil
Keyword:
#lump crabmeat
Keyword:
#broiled fish
Keyword:
#fresh seafood
Keyword:
#gulf coast fish
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