Trout With Sticky Rice Zucchini And Pine Nuts Recipes

CRISPY WHOLE TROUT WITH CURRIED ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat a large casserole filled halfway with oil. The trout must be able to fit in. On a large plate, mix flour with cumin. Dredge trout in flour, inside and out and deep-fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.
• For the zucchini cous-cous: In a saucepan on medium heat, coat with olive oil, sweat the onions, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Season. Add zucchini and saute for 3 to 5 minutes until soft. Check for seasoning. Keep on very low heat.
• For the curry oil: In a small bowl, combine curry powder with salt and about 1/8 cup water to make a loose paste. Whisk in oil and let stand 1 hour to settle. Use the top, clear yellow oil. PLATING: Using a ring mold, cut out tuna fish can (both sides filed) or a small, oiled bowl, fill with half couscous then half of the zucchini. Place trout on top and drizzle with curry oil and garnish with scallions.

PINE-NUTTY TROUT FILLETS

Steps:

• Grind nuts and flour in food processor. Transfer to shallow dish. Season generously with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover.)
• Cut each trout in half lengthwise into fillets. Remove any bones. Brush fish with oil. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge fish in nut mixture; press to adhere. Cook until brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Sprinkle fish with parsley and garnish with lime.

TROUT WITH STICKY RICE, ZUCCHINI AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Stir together the rice, zucchini, orange zest, parsley, pine nuts, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Season the trout fillets with salt and pepper.
• Divide the rice mixture evenly among the fillets, pressing it into a mound running the length of the fish. Place the fillets in a steamer, cover and steam until the trout is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.