Citrus Steamed Trout With Quinoa Pilaf Recipes

MUSHROOM QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Saute mushrooms in a large saute pan over medium heat with very small amount of vegetable broth or water until cooked through.
• Add the quinoa, 2 cups vegetable broth or water to the pan and heat until boiling. Turn down heat to simmer and cook about 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed.
• Add the peas during the last few minutes of cooking along with the sun-dried tomatoes, and slivered almonds. Stir to combine.
• Mix dressing ingredients and add to quinoa, mixing to combine.

RAINBOW TROUT WITH JASMINE RICE AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Season trout fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both meat and skin sides. Lightly dust fillets with flour and shake off excess. In a non-stick skillet large enough to hold all 4 fish, heat the oil and butter over high heat until almost smoking. (You may need to work in batches or use 2 skillets if you don't have one that is large enough). Carefully place the trout, meat side down, in the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn the fish over with tongs and finish cooking on the skin side, about 2 more minutes. With tongs, remove the trout from the skillet and serve immediately with the rice and vinaigrette.
• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Add enough salt and pepper to make the water taste slightly salty. Cover and bring to a boil. When the water level drops below the rice, reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about 8 minutes and turn off the heat. Leave covered and let stand for about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot with the trout.
• Add vinegar, citrus juice, shallots, and mustard to a blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Slowly add oil while machine is running until emulsified; the vinaigrette should be thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more citrus juice, to taste, if desired. Drizzle over trout. Toss with steamed fresh seasonal vegetables, if desired.

VEGETABLE QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
• Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

STUFFED BAKED TROUT

Steps:

• Cook and stir onions and pepper in butter until tender.
• Removed from heat and add gread crumbs, parsley, lemon juice and basil.
• Rub cavities of trout with salt then stuff each with approx 1/4 cup of stuffing.
• Place fish in baking dish
• Cook uncovered in 350 degree oven until fish flakes easily. approximately 30 - 35 minutes.
• Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley if desired.

QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.
• In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CITRUS STEAMED TROUT WITH QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In the 2 tsp evoo, sauté the onions and peppers until onions are caramelized.
• In sauce pan, combine lemon juice, beef broth, seasoning and quinoa. Bring to boil, cover, and let boil for 8 minutes.
• While that's boiling, on a cookie sheet, place aluminum foil twice the length of it and make a shallow lip. Cover bottom in 4 tsp of evoo.
• Place fish skin down on foil.
• Mix vegetables into the quinoa and pour mixture over fish. The quinoa will still be soupy.
• Arrange the lemon and limes over top.
• Fold over the foil and pinch the sides closed, making an airtight pouch.
• Place in oven for 8 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven but let pouch set closed for another 5 to 10 minutes before opening it.

QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the fat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until translucent and fragrant. Add the quinoa and stir to coat. Add the liquid and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Combine with the herbs, spices, or seasonings and season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
• Quinoa Pilaf Variations:
• Coconut-Lime Quinoa: Cook the quinoa in 1 cup coconut milk and 1 cup chicken broth. Season the quinoa with fresh lime zest and lime juice.
• Mediterranean Quinoa: When the quinoa has finished cooking, add chopped fresh parsley, diced tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh lemon juice and zest. Top with feta cheese.
• Lemon-Thyme Quinoa: Cook the quinoa in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 3/4 cups chicken broth. Season the quinoa with chopped fresh thyme leaves.