Slow-Roasted Citrus Trout

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Trout 10 Ounce
Blood Orange 1 Each
Lemon 1 Each
Creme Fraiche 2 Tablespoon
Chive 1/4 Ounce
Olice Oil
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Time:
  Total Time: 35 Minutes
  Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Servings:
  2

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
  Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  Wash and dry produce.
  Zest and halve Lemon.
  Zest and halve Orange.
  Thinly slice half the Orange and half the Lemon into rounds.
  Stock rounds and cut into half moons.
  Thinly slice chives.

Step 2: Season Trout
  Pat Trout dry with paper towels.
  Place on baking sheet, skin side down.
  Season generously with Salt and Pepper.
  Drizzle fillets with olive oil.
  Rub fillets with orange zest.
  Layer Orange and Lemon half-moon slices on top of fillets.

Step 3: Roast Fillets
  Roast Trout on top rack until opaque and cooked through.
  25-30 minutes.
  Season with pepper.

Step 4: Make Creme Fraiche
  In a small bowl, combine:
    - Creme Fraiche
    - Lemon Zest
    - Chives
    - Salt
    - Pepper
  Add water 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Step 5: Finish and Serve
  Divide Trout between plates.
  Remove Orange and Lemon slices.
  Sprinkle with remaining chives.
  Drizzle Trout with Creme Fraiche.
  Tip: Leave slices on fish and serve Creme Fraiche on side for a nicer presentation. Not recommended to eat the citrus rind.

Recommended Pairings:
  Asparagus Amandine
  Horseradish Potato Mash

Categories: Seafood

Recipe inspired by:
  Hello Fresh
  https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/slow-roasted-citrus-trout-603f9b2ddf085d7000361852