Pan-Fried Trout with Orange Hollandaise and Fennel and Grapefruit Salad

Pan-fried trout fillets served with a citrus-infused hollandaise sauce and a warm, caramelised fennel and grapefruit salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1090.1 kcals 2180.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.4 grams 42.8 grams
Fat 99.3 grams 198.6 grams
Protein 29.2 grams 58.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
10
ml
White Wine Vinegar
Approximately 2 tsp
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolk
Large, free-range
125
g
Butter
Melted
50
g
Butter
Unsalted, divided for frying
Fruits
10
ml
Lemon Juice
Approximately 2 tsp
1
piece
Orange
Zest only
1
piece
Orange
Segmented, juice reserved
1
piece
Pink Grapefruit
Segmented, juice reserved
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
For blending
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
tbsp
Parsley
Freshly chopped
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
Extra virgin
Seafood
2
piece
Trout
Filleted, skin removed
Vegetables
1
piece
Fennel
Finely sliced bulb
2
piece
Shallot
Peeled and finely sliced

Steps

  • Heat lemon juice and white wine vinegar in a non-reactive pan until just boiling.
  • Melt 125g of butter in a heavy-based pan over low to medium heat.
  • Blend egg yolks and salt in a food processor until combined.
  • Gradually add the hot vinegar mixture to the egg yolks with the motor running.
  • Slowly pour in the melted butter until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in orange zest and seasoning, then keep the hollandaise warm.
  • Fry trout fillets in 25g of butter for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque.
  • Caramelise orange and grapefruit segments in the remaining 25g of butter.
  • Blanch sliced fennel and shallots in boiling water, then refresh in ice water.
  • Combine the blanched vegetables, caramelised fruit, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil with reserved citrus juices and season to create a dressing.
  • Plate the salad, top with trout, then drizzle with hollandaise and dressing.