Trout with Samphire and Beurre Blanc

Pan-fried trout fillets served over buttery blanched samphire and finished with a classic citrusy white wine butter sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1091.2 kcals 2182.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.2 grams 32.4 grams
Fat 91.1 grams 182.2 grams
Protein 44.3 grams 88.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
140
g
Unsalted Butter
chilled, cut into small cubes
14
g
Fruits
30
ml
Lemon Juice
freshly squeezed
GrainsCereals
Liquids
NutsSeeds
0.5
clove
Garlic
peeled, thinly sliced
1
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
piece
Bay Leaf
small
3
piece
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Seafood
400
g
Trout Fillets
thick-cut brown or rainbow trout
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
peeled, thinly sliced
2
handful
Marsh Samphire
rinsed thoroughly, tough stems removed, broken into small pieces

Steps

  • Heat 14g of butter and sauté shallots, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add white wine and vinegar, boil until mostly evaporated, then whisk in chilled butter cubes until glossy.
  • Strain sauce through a sieve, season with salt and lemon juice, and keep warm.
  • Heat a frying pan and season flour with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge trout fillets skin-side down in flour and dip the floured side in sunflower oil.
  • Fry trout floured-side down for 4 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  • Turn trout over and fry for 1 more minute until cooked through.
  • Boil samphire for 3 minutes, drain, then toss with butter, lemon juice, and pepper.
  • Plate samphire, top with trout, and finish with beurre blanc sauce.