Whole Trout (Or Fillets) Stuffed W/Bacon & Eggplant Dressing Recipe

Name: Whole Trout (Or Fillets) Stuffed W/Bacon & Eggplant Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices white bread; 1 cup water; 6 ounces bacon (chopped); 1 cup onion (chopped); salt (to taste); cayenne pepper (to taste); 1 medium eggplant (diced); 2 teaspoons garlic (minced); ¼ cup fresh herb (such as parsley, basil, tarragon & chervil, finely chopped); 2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese (grated); 1 (2 -3 lb) trout (cleaned); 1 cup dry white wine; 1 lemon, juice of (may sub lime); extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Servings: persons

6 slices white bread
1 cup water
6 ounces bacon (chopped)
1 cup onion (chopped)
salt (to taste)
cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 medium eggplant (diced)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
¼ cup fresh herb (such as parsley, basil, tarragon & chervil, finely chopped)
2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese (grated)
1 (2 -3 lb) trout (cleaned)
1 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juice of (may sub lime)
extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)

1
Place bread in lrg glass dish.
2
Pour water over bread & allow to sit for 10 minutes.
3
In a lrg skillet over med heat, cook bacon till crisp.
4
Remove w/a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels & set aside.
5
Add onion to skillet & cook 2 minutes.
6
Add eggplant, season w/salt & cayenne & cook till wilted (about 4 min).
7
Remove the pan from the heat, turn the mixture into a mixing bowl & cool completely.
8
Remove the bread from the water & squeeze out all the water.
9
Add the bread, bacon & garlic to the eggplant mixture & mix well.
10
Stir in the herb mixture + cheese & set aside.
11
Preheat grill & season trout w/salt & cayenne.
12
Place the trout in the center of a piece of foil.
13
Spoon the dressing into the cavity of the trout.
14
Add the wine & wrap the trout tightly in the foil, forming a pouch.
15
Place the trout on the grill over a low flame & cook 25-30 min or till flaky.
16
Remove from the grill, squeeze lemon or lime juice over the trout & serve on a lrg platter.
17
Drizzle the entire plate w/extra-virgin olive oil & garnish w/fresh parsley.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices white bread, 1 cup water, 6 ounces bacon (chopped), 1 cup onion (chopped), and more.

Yes, Whole Trout (Or Fillets) Stuffed W/Bacon & Eggplant Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Whole Trout (Or Fillets) Stuffed W/Bacon & Eggplant Dressing

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