Fillet of Trout Nicoise

Main Course

Recipe courtesy of Chef John Folse, Lafitte's Landing Restaurant

Serves 4

Ingredients: 
  • 4 6 oz trout fillets
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1  cup diced Creole tomatoes, seeded and peeled
  • 2  tablespoons chopped basil
  • 1/4 cup Niçoise olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers with juice
  • 1 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup seasoned flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 sprigs basil for garnish tomato sauce, for serving 

 

Chef's notes: Although this recipe has Mediterranean origins, it is similar to many Creole dishes. Any Gulf fish can be substituted for trout.

 

Fillet of Trout Nicoise

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Method: 

 

In a heavy-bottomed sauté pan, heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add sliced garlic and sauté until edges are slightly browned.
Stir in tomatoes, chopped basil and olives, and cook over high heat for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle in capers and wine or stock, bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to simmer.
Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary to retain a sauce-like consistency.

Season to taste using salt, pepper and granulated garlic.
While sauce is reducing, place a skillet over medium-high heat.
Dust fillets in seasoned flour, shaking off excess, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in skillet until it begins to smoke slightly, then add fish skin-side down.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown. Do not overcook.
To serve, place a generous portion of tomato sauce in center of a 12-inch serving plate, top with fish fillet and garnish with a sprig of basil 

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