Louisiana Crusted Trout
- 1 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- Trout fillets (8 to 10 oz each) or other filet of fish
- 1 tsp Creole Seasoning
- 1/2 cup peeled and grated fresh horseradish root or
drained bottled white horseradish
- 2 tsp grated orange zest
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp grated lime zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cilantro
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 2 tsp sugar
- Equipment for GRILLING FISH
2 untreated cedar shingles - - about 5 1/2 x 10 inches each
- Equipment for BAKING FISH
1 baking sheet or cookie sheet- 1 piece parchment paper
- Directions
1. FOR GRILLING: Prepare a grill and light the fire. Rub 1
side of each shingle with 1/2 teaspoon oil.
2. FOR AN OVEN: Preheat an oven to 375 degrees and
line a baking or cookie sheet with parchment paper. Rub
paper with 1 teaspoon of oil.
3. Season the fish on both
sides with the rub. Place
fillet on each oiled shingle or
cookie sheet. Combine the
horseradish, orange zest,
lemon zest, lime zest, salt, cayenne, and sugar, cilantro in
a small bowl. Divide mixture into 2 equal portions and
place on top of fish.
4. On a grill, place shingles in center of grill, close the lid
and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove the shingles form
the grill using a long-handled spatula. If the shingles catch
fire, sprinkle with a little water. In a preheated oven, place
cookie sheet on center rack for about 15 minutes, or until
the fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. Put the shingles or the filets in the center of large
platters to serve or carefully lift filets with spatula from
cookie sheet in oven to center of plate.
Serves 2
Creole Seasoning
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp paprika
- 3 tbsp cayenne
- 5 tbsp ground black pepper
- 6 tbsp ground garlic powder
- 3 tbsp onion powder
- 6 tbsp salt
- 2 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 1/2 tbsp dried thyme
- Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Blend well.
2. Can be stored in an airtight container in your spice
cabinet for up to 3 months.
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