Trout Stuffed With Couscous, Almonds And Herbs

Name: Trout Stuffed With Couscous, Almonds And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2/3 cup couscous; 1 1/4 cups fish stock (or vegetable stock or clam juice); 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped mint; 4 (12 ounce) trout, whole, cleaned, heads removed and boned; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup almonds, sliced

Servings: persons

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry until softened, adding the garlic toward the end.
2
Stir in the couscous, fish or vegetable stock, parsley and mint.
3
Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and leave for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.
4
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F
5
Season the trout with salt and pepper and fill the cavity of each with one-fourth of the couscous mixture.
6
Lay the fish in a greased shallow baking dish.
7
Mix the remaining oil with the almonds and spoon over the fish.
8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes when tested with a fork.

322

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2/3 cup couscous, and more.

Yes, Trout Stuffed With Couscous, Almonds And Herbs 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!