The Fish That Would Be King Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beans

   Soak the butter beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse before cooking.

2. 2

   Cook the Base

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Beans and Stock

   Stir in the soaked butter beans, chicken stock, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

4. 4

   Add Greens and Ham Hock

   Once the beans are cooked, add the winter greens and shredded ham hock. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the greens are wilted.

5. 5

   Cook the Trout

   In a separate pan, lightly drizzle olive oil and heat over medium-high. Season the ocean trout fillets with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

6. 6

   Prepare the Smoked Trout Bacon

   In the same pan, add the finely chopped smoked trout and sauté for 2-3 minutes until crispy.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the bean and greens mixture into bowls, top with a piece of ocean trout, sprinkle with smoked trout bacon, and serve hot.