Rainbow Trout with Black-eyed Peas and Country Ham Recipe

Name: Rainbow Trout with Black-eyed Peas and Country Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 fillets rainbow trout; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 6 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper; 1 carrot, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 pound dried black-eyed peas; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 ounces country ham, cut into thin strips

Servings: persons

4 fillets rainbow trout
3/4 cup cornmeal
6 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
1 carrot, diced
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 ounces country ham, cut into thin strips

1
In a shallow dish, coat the trout with the cornmeal.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of the butter.
3
When the butter begins to melt, place the trout, skin-side down, and cook over medium heat until the skin turns brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
4
Gently turn the trout over and continue to cook another 3 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Reserve the pan juices.
7
Melt the remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
8
Add the carrot and onion and cook until the onion is just translucent, about 10 minutes.
9
Add the celery, black-eyed peas, bay leaf, and thyme.
10
Cook for 5 more minutes.
11
Add just enough water to cover the mixture and lower the heat.
12
Cook until the black-eyed peas are tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
13
Add the strips of country ham.
14
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
15
Remove thyme sprigs.
16
Place the warm black-eyed peas in the center of a plate.
17
Arrange the trout on top.
18
Drizzle with the pan juices.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 fillets rainbow trout, 3/4 cup cornmeal, 6 tablespoons butter, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Trout with Black-eyed Peas and Country Ham 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.

Rainbow Trout with Black-eyed Peas and Country Ham

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