Seared Rainbow Trout Recipe
Buttermilk tarragon sauce, sautéed spinach, roasted potato salad with chile and basil
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Ingredients
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Trout
Buttermilk Tarragon Sauce
Sautéed Spinach
Roasted Potato Salad
Method
Prepare the Roasted Potato Salad
- 1
Roast the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, and salt. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through.
- 2
Finish the Potato Salad
Once roasted, remove potatoes from the oven and toss with fresh basil. Set aside.
Prepare the Buttermilk Tarragon Sauce
- 3
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, chopped tarragon, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Sauté the Spinach
- 4
Cook the Spinach
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add fresh spinach and salt, cooking until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cook the Trout
- 5
Serve
- 6
Plate the Dish
On a plate, place a serving of sautéed spinach, add the seared trout fillet on top, and serve with roasted potato salad on the side. Drizzle with buttermilk tarragon sauce.

