Seared Trout With Leek Mash Recipe

Name: Seared Trout With Leek Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 900 g potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped; 450 g leeks, washed and trimmed; 4 tablespoons reduced fat creme fraiche; 2 tablespoons low-fat butter; 4 trout fillets; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; sea salt; black pepper; 4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped dill; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

900 g potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
450 g leeks, washed and trimmed
4 tablespoons reduced fat creme fraiche
2 tablespoons low-fat butter
4 trout fillets
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped dill
lemon wedge

1
Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water for 20 minutes or until soft.
2
Meanwhile, finely shred the leeks and steam for 10 minutes.
3
Drain the potatoes and mash with the creme fraiche and reduced fat spread.
4
Season well and stir in two thirds of the leeks.
5
Cover and keep hot.
6
Season and flour and dust the fish on both sides, patting off any excess.
7
Drizzle a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and sear the fish for 3-5 minutes, turning once.
8
Meanwhile, in a bowl mix together the mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice and dill.
9
Spoon the mash onto plates, with the reserved shredded leeks, and top with the fish.
10
Serve with a little tartar sauce and garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of dill.
11
Cook's tip:.
12
Sear the fish skin side uppermost, then turn over and crisp up the skin.
13
The fish will cook through more evenly if you sear it in this order.

387

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 900 g potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped, 450 g leeks, washed and trimmed, 4 tablespoons reduced fat creme fraiche, 2 tablespoons low-fat butter, and more.

Yes, Seared Trout With Leek Mash 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.

Seared Trout With Leek Mash

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