Whole Grilled Sunburst Trout Recipe
salade of radicchios, brown butter, benne, lime preserved ramp hushpuppies
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Ingredients
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Whole Grilled Sunburst Trout
Salad of Radicchios
Brown Butter
Benne (Sesame) Seeds
Lime Preserved Ramp Hushpuppies
Method
Whole Grilled Sunburst Trout
- 1
Prepare the Trout
Clean the trout thoroughly under cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels and make 3 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish.
- 2
Marinate the Trout
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice (from half the lemon), chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Rub this marinade all over the trout, including inside the cavity. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F or 190°C).
- 4
Salad of Radicchios
- 5
Prepare the Radicchio
Wash the radicchio and cut it into thin strips. Place it in a bowl.
- 6
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the radicchio and toss well to combine.
- 7
Serve the Salad
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Brown Butter
- 8
Make the Brown Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it.
Benne (Sesame) Seeds
- 9
Toast the Benne Seeds
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the benne seeds until they are golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Lime Preserved Ramp Hushpuppies
- 10
Prepare the Hushpuppy Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, lime zest, and chopped ramps. Stir well to combine.
- 11
Add Water
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a thick batter forms.
- 12
Fry the Hushpuppies
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.