Citrus Steamed Trout With Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

Name: Citrus Steamed Trout With Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rainbow trout; 1 vidalia onion, roughly chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 yellow pepper, chopped; 2 limes, sliced; 1 lemon, sliced; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup quinoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons mrs. dash southwest chipotle seasoning; 6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb rainbow trout
1 vidalia onion, roughly chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
2 limes, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups beef broth
1 cup quinoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mrs. dash southwest chipotle seasoning
6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In the 2 tsp evoo, saute the onions and peppers until onions are caramelized.
3
In sauce pan, combine lemon juice, beef broth, seasoning and quinoa. Bring to boil, cover, and let boil for 8 minutes.
4
While that's boiling, on a cookie sheet, place aluminum foil twice the length of it and make a shallow lip. Cover bottom in 4 tsp of evoo.
5
Place fish skin down on foil.
6
Mix vegetables into the quinoa and pour mixture over fish. The quinoa will still be soupy.
7
Arrange the lemon and limes over top.
8
Fold over the foil and pinch the sides closed, making an airtight pouch.
9
Place in oven for 8 minutes.
10
Remove pan from oven but let pouch set closed for another 5 to 10 minutes before opening it.

126

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rainbow trout, 1 vidalia onion, roughly chopped, 1 red pepper, chopped, 1 yellow pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Citrus Steamed Trout With Quinoa Pilaf falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Citrus Steamed Trout With Quinoa Pilaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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