Cured Scottish Trout Recipe
Seasonal British ingredients cooked over fire and smoke.
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Ingredients
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Cured Scottish Trout
Method
Preparation and Curing
- 1
Prepare the Curing Mixture
In a bowl, mix together the sea salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns (crushed), smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
- 2
Cure the Trout
Place the trout fillets in a shallow dish and cover them completely with the curing mixture. Add fresh dill on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24-48 hours.
- 3
Rinse and Dry
After curing, rinse the trout fillets under cold water to remove the cure. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 4
Prepare for Smoking
Drizzle the trout with olive oil and allow it to come to room temperature.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Slice the smoked trout and serve it with pickled red onions and capers on the side.
