A sunny, seared trout fillet sits at the heart of the porcelain round plate. A jewel-colored tumble of fresh tomatoes and zesty citrus salsa creates a vibrant color palette around it. A scattering of chopped herbs adds the finishing touch to this bright, appetizing dish.

Andalusian Citrus Trout

Name: Andalusian Citrus Trout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: trout fillets, fresh, skin-on, 4; lemon, 2 zested and juiced; orange, 2 zested, peeled and segmented; cherry tomatoes, 2 cups halved; red onion, 1 finely chopped; fresh parsley, 1 bunch chopped; fresh cilantro, 1 bunch chopped; olive oil, 4 tablespoons; salt, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Seared

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: May 08, 2024

Get ready to transport your taste buds to an intimate Spanish courtyard dinner with this unique and enchanting trout recipe. Our star ingredient, fresh caught trout, shines in this vibrant dish accentuated by juicy tomatoes and a hint of citrus. A light yet filling main course, perfect for a pleasant day.

Ingredients (for 4)

Trout fillets, fresh, skin-on - 4
Lemon - 2 - zested and juiced
Orange - 2 - zested, peeled and segmented
Cherry tomatoes - 2 cups - halved
Red onion - 1 - finely chopped
Fresh parsley - 1 bunch - chopped
Fresh cilantro - 1 bunch - chopped
Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍋🍊🧅

In a bowl, mix zest of lemons and oranges, orange segments, chopped red onion, and half of each the chopped parsley and cilantro. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over it and add a pinch of salt. Toss to combine all ingredients.
Step 2 - 🐟🍋🌿

Sprinkle the trout fillets with salt, lemon juice, and the remaining chopped parsley and cilantro. Ensure that fillets are fully covered in marinade.
Step 3 - 🍳🔥🐟

Heat the remaining olive oil in a cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add the fillets, placing them skin-side down. Cook for about 5 minutes until the skin becomes crispy. Flip the fillets and sear the other side for two more minutes.
Step 4 - 🍽️🍅🌿

Divide the cooked trout fillets onto plates. Spoon generous amounts of the earlier prepared salsa over each fillet, scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around, and garnish with extra fresh herbs.

Additional

This citrusy, light weekday trout meal is an easy yet impressive option for any home cook. For a sweeter touch, you could add diced mango to the salsa. If trout isn't available, this recipe works well with other firm white fish too. Got little ones helping in the kitchen? Let them mix up the salsa!