Orange-Braised Trout

Orange-Braised Trout
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This dish is light and clean, and calls out for wines that are the same. Three selections — a Champagne, a sauvignon blanc from New Zealand and a gruner veltliner from California — will complement the braising citrus and still be fresh and light enough not to overpower the fish itself.This recipe is by William Rice and was originally published in The Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
2
servings
Orange-braised trout recipe - one pan and just 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 whole rainbow trout, filleted
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon dry vermouth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Directions
  1. Heat oven broiler.
  2. Place trout fillets skin side down in a single layer in an ovenproof skillet. Scatter 2 chopped green onions over trout; season with salt and pepper. Pour in 1/2 cup orange juice and 2 tablespoons dry vermouth or white wine; sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill.
  3. Heat to a boil over high heat. Transfer skillet to oven; broil until fish is opaque and firm to the touch, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove trout and reduce sauce briefly on the stovetop, if you like. Serve trout over sauteed spinach, drizzled with the sauce.
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