Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUnion League CafeRainbow Trout Recipe

Rainbow Trout Recipe

Inspired by Union League Cafe
Time40m
Serves4

cauliflower, blood orange grenobloise

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Prepare the Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Steam the Cauliflower

    Cut the cauliflower into florets. Steam them for about 10-12 minutes until tender but not mushy.

  2. 2

    Season the Cauliflower

    Once steamed, season the cauliflower with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until serving.

Prepare the Grenobloise Sauce

  1. 3

    Zest and Juice Blood Oranges

    Zest one blood orange and set aside. Juice both blood oranges and strain out seeds.

  2. 4

    Make the Sauce

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add capers and blood orange juice. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice before removing from heat.

Cook the Trout

  1. 5

    Season the Trout

    Season the rainbow trout fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 6

    Cook the Trout

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the trout fillets, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the trout is cooked through and flakes easily.

Plate the Dish

  1. 7

    Serve

    On each plate, place a portion of steamed cauliflower, top with cooked trout, and drizzle with the blood orange grenobloise sauce. Garnish with blood orange zest for an extra touch.

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