Lentils With Smoked Trout Rilletes Recipe

Name: Lentils With Smoked Trout Rilletes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups / 14 ounces lentils (green, brown, or black), rinsed and picked over; 1 1/2 quarts water; 1 onion, cut in half; 1 bay leaf; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; Pinch of cayenne, or 1 dried cayenne pepper (optional); Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 7 to 8 ounces smoked trout fillets, skin and bones removed; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (may substitute Greek yogurt); 4 to 6 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (depending on whether or not you use butter); 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste); 1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives (to taste); Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups / 14 ounces lentils (green, brown, or black), rinsed and picked over
1 1/2 quarts water
1 onion, cut in half
1 bay leaf
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Pinch of cayenne, or 1 dried cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
7 to 8 ounces smoked trout fillets, skin and bones removed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (may substitute Greek yogurt)
4 to 6 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (depending on whether or not you use butter)
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives (to taste)
Freshly ground pepper

1
In a medium size pot, combine lentils, water, onion, bay leaf, garlic and optional cayenne.
2
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
3
Add salt, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until lentils are cooked through but still have some texture.
4
They should not be mushy but they shouldnt be crunchy either.
5
Taste and adjust salt.
6
Add pepper.
7
Using tongs, remove and discard onion and bay leaf.
8
While lentils are simmering make rillettes.
9
In a medium bowl, break up trout with your fingers or with a fork.
10
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil and butter until well amalgamated.
11
Mash trout with a fork, then work in olive oil and butter, and yogurt.
12
Make sure to mash well and to distribute butter, olive oil and yogurt evenly through the mixture.
13
Work in lemon juice and stir in minced chives and pepper.
14
Refrigerate if not using right away.
15
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
16
Spoon warm lentils onto plates or wide bowls.
17
To form quenelles, dip a soup spoon into warm water and scoop up a spoonful of trout mixture.
18
With another soup spoon, round the top of the mound, then ease off on top of the lentils.
19
Repeat with another spoonful and serve.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups / 14 ounces lentils (green, brown, or black), rinsed and picked over, 1 1/2 quarts water, 1 onion, cut in half, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Lentils With Smoked Trout Rilletes 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.

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Lentils With Smoked Trout Rilletes

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