Grilled trout with Asian dressing

Name: Grilled trout with Asian dressing
Total time: 20 min
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: Charlotte potatoes 300g; trout 2 skinless fillets; Thai or regular basil a few leaves, to serve; shallot 1 small, finely chopped; lemongrass 1 stalk, woody outer leaves removed and finely chopped; lime juice 2 tbsp; fish sauce 1 tbsp; brown sugar 1 tsp; red chilli 1, finely chopped

20 minutes
serves 2
A little effort

Our favourite recipe for cooking trout. Lightly grilled fish with sliced potatoes and a zingy Asian dressing, for a healthy and quick supper for any day of the week.

December 19, 2014 at 2:33 pm

Ingredients

Charlotte potatoes 300g
trout 2 skinless fillets
Thai or regular basil a few leaves, to serve

dressing

shallot 1 small, finely chopped
lemongrass 1 stalk, woody outer leaves removed and finely chopped
lime juice 2 tbsp
fish sauce 1 tbsp
brown sugar 1 tsp
red chilli 1, finely chopped

Method

Step 1

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain well and slice thickly, lengthways. Season the trout, then grill for 3-4 minutes.
Step 2

Arrange the potatoes onto two plates, then top with a trout fillet. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and spoon over the trout, then finish with basil.