Rocky Mtn Barbecue Trout With Alberta Maple Whiskey Gastrique Recipes

SHERYL CROW'S SHERRY VINEGAR GASTRIQUE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally as the mixture heats. Let the mixture boil for 10-12 minutes or until reduced by half.
• Reduce the heat to low so the vinegar simmers. Stir in the thyme, sage, bay leaf, rosemary, and peppercorns and let the gastrique simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• Strain the gastrique into a glass bowl and let it cool to room temperature. At this point, the gastrique should be the consistency of light syrup, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon . Use right away or cover and store at room temperature for up to 10 days. Enjoy!

ROCKY MTN. BARBECUE TROUT WITH ALBERTA MAPLE WHISKEY GASTRIQUE

Steps:

• For the Alberta Maple Whiskey-Apple and Sage Gastrique:.
• Bring sugar, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of water to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan; stir in the shallots, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Continue stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil, swirling occasionally, until mixture is a golden caramel, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add vinegar, whiskey and lemon juice, swirl over low heat until caramel is dissolved. Add heavy cream and reduce by one-third. Add hard butter and whisk until dissolved.
• Strain through a colander. Add the apples and sage Season with salt and pepper.
• For the Trout:.
• Lay out all 4 trout on a dry towel. Arrange sliced lemon in carcass of trout. Lay sprigs of parsley on lemon slices. Season with salt & pepper. Fold trout back to natural position. Wrap in foil parcel for barbecue. Cook for approximately 15 to 20 minutes until cooked medium.
• Ladle 4 oz. of the gastrique over the trout Garnish with a sprig of parsley or sage.

BARBECUE BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Rinse fillets and arrange in a lightly-greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
• Melt margarine in a saucepan.
• Add all of the remaining ingredients to the melted margarine.
• Mix well and stir occasionally for 5-10 minutes.
• Pour mixture over fish fillets.
• Bake 15-18 minutes until fish flakes easily.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT WITH HAZELNUTS AND HARICOTS VERTS

Steps:

• Place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. When they are lightly toasted, remove from the oven and immediately rub them vigorously in a heavy, dry kitchen towel to remove the skins. Set aside to cool.
• Place the new potatoes, the minced shallots, and the chicken stock in a 2 quart sauce pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are done, but firm. The tip of a knife should penetrate them with a slight resistance.
• Meanwhile, cut off the head and tail of the trout. Using tweezers, remove any pin bones you may find in the trout. Separate the trout into 2 fillets each by cutting down the back of the trout. Season with salt and pepper, and dredge the trout fillets in the flour.
• Add the green beans to the potato pot, cover and place on medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
• Preheat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute the trout fillets, skin side down, until golden brown. Turn the fillets and cook 1 more minute. Remove from the pan, and repeat until all the trout are cooked. Place all the fillets a baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Add the contents of the potato pot to the trout pan. Add the hazelnuts, bring to a boil, and stir in the lemon juice and butter.
• To serve, divide the potato mixture onto 4 plates, and place 2 fillets, skin side up, crisscrossed on each plate. Spoon the remaining hazelnut sauce over each portion, and serve immediately.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRISKET WITH BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine salt, pepper, chili powder and bay leaves.
• Rub meat completely with liquid Smoke.
• Place meat, fat side up, in a large roasting pan.
• Sprinkle dry seasoning mixture on top.
• Cover tightly.
• Bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours at 325 degrees.
• Scrape seasoning off meat and cut in very thin slices across the grain.
• Serve with barbecue sauce.
• To make sauce, combine all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Serve with sliced brisket.

BLAZINGLY SIMPLE BUT TRUE TROUT

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Place fillet, skin side down, in the center of an aluminum foil rectangle. Sprinkle dill over top, lightly squeeze some lemon over, and place a slice of lemon on trout. Fold foil over trout, leaving no air gaps, and fold edges to prevent leaking. Put foil pack on grill and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until fish is cooked to your liking. Flip twice during cooking.

NAUGHTY AMARULA MARTINI

Steps:

• In an ice-filled cocktail shaker,add the Amarula, tea and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon.
• Shake and strain into a martini glass.
• Garnish with cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon.

BARBECUED TROUT

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, oil and rosemary; pour two-thirds of marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate bag for 1 hour, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. Place fish in a single layer in a well-greased hinged wire grill basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish is browned on the bottom. Turn and baste with reserved marinade; grill 5-7 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon if desired.